Hospital Purchasing Coordinator — Optimize Inventory & Vendors

Encompass Health Corporation; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory across departments in a hospital setting. The role focuses on ensuring seamless procurement processes to support patient care and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of hospital purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze situations and meet deadlines independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of hospital supply and purchasing management experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and meet deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory across departments in a hospital setting. The role focuses on ensuring seamless procurement processes to support patient care and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of hospital purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze situations and meet deadlines independently.