Hospital Purchasing Coordinator: Inventory & Contracts

Encompass Health Corporation; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator at a Georgia hospital to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory, ensuring smooth operations that support patient care. You will assist in coordinating procurement activities and maintaining supply continuity across departments.

The role emphasizes vendor negotiations, accuracy in transactions, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to sustain essential medical supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2–3 years of hospital supply and purchasing management experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across departments per hospital procedures.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with outside vendors as required.
• Order medical and clinical supplies for the hospital.
• Oversee the purchase order process for hospital supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator at a Georgia hospital to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory, ensuring smooth operations that support patient care. You will assist in coordinating procurement activities and maintaining supply continuity across departments.

The role emphasizes vendor negotiations, accuracy in transactions, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to sustain essential medical supplies and equipment.