Hospital Purchasing Coordinator: Streamline Procurements

Encompass Health Corporation; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match and stock-pu

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support hospital operations by managing requisitions and purchase orders, and maintaining inventory levels across departments. The role ensures timely procurement of medical and clinical supplies and requires strong organizational and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of hospital purchasing experience, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to analyze situations and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have 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 and process hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels as per hospital procedures while controlling supplies and equipment for all hospital departments.
• 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

Purchasing management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support hospital operations by managing requisitions and purchase orders, and maintaining inventory levels across departments. The role ensures timely procurement of medical and clinical supplies and requires strong organizational and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of hospital purchasing experience, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to analyze situations and meet deadlines