Hospital Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington; West Pea Ridge (WV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington is hiring a Purchasing Agent in Huntington, WV. The role focuses on ensuring hospital teams have the necessary supplies and equipment, with responsibilities ranging from vendor negotiation to inventory control.

You'll manage purchase orders, maintain logs, and support cost-effective purchasing. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative hospital environment where attention to detail matters for patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years hospital supply and purchasing management preferred.
• Previous management/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily workflow to ensure efficient operations of the department.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with outside vendors.
• Manage the purchase order process for hospital supplies.
• Ensure that required documentation and inventory logs are maintained in accordance with policy.
• Perform a physical inventory as required by hospital policy.
• Review and update all departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain and manage purchasing process to ensure that par levels are consistently met.
• Manage inventory to optimize the cost of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a daily rental equipment log.
• Order medical and clinical supplies for the hospital.
• Forward all invoices to accounts payable for timely processing.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory management

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington is hiring a Purchasing Agent in Huntington, WV. The role focuses on ensuring hospital teams have the necessary supplies and equipment, with responsibilities ranging from vendor negotiation to inventory control.

You'll manage purchase orders, maintain logs, and support cost-effective purchasing. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative hospital environment where attention to detail matters for patient care.