Hospital Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BioMedical Services, Inc. is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support Materials Management and the supply chain. You will assist requisitioners, resolve issues with suppliers, and confirm POs, ensuring timely deliveries and backorder resolution.

You will work with Receiving and Accounting to monitor transactions and improve delivery performance. You should have at least one year of office experience, knowledge of MMIS/EDI, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• AA degree preferred; hospital purchasing experience preferred.
• At least one year general office experience.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and policies & procedures.
• Familiarity with computer-based inventory systems.
• Ability to use MMIS and EDI systems.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist requisitioners and hospital staff in procurement of goods and services.
• Identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with departments and suppliers.
• Communicate with managers regarding discrepancies, pricing, substitutes and backorders.
• Confirm purchase orders with outside vendors and expedite problem orders.
• Coordinate with Receiving and Accounting on materials and transactions.
• Monitor delivery expectations and communicate delays; expedite deliveries when needed.
• Review inventory order patterns and quantities; maintain relationships across departments.
• Prioritize duties for optimum productivity; perform other related duties.

Skills

Strong communication

MMIS knowledge

EDI knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

AA Degree preferred

hospital purchasing experience preferred

One year general office experience

Knowledge of equipment, supplies policies

Computer-based inventory systems

MMIS and EDI familiarity

Strong communication skills

Tools

MMIS

EDI

Job description

BioMedical Services, Inc. is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support Materials Management and the supply chain. You will assist requisitioners, resolve issues with suppliers, and confirm POs, ensuring timely deliveries and backorder resolution.

You will work with Receiving and Accounting to monitor transactions and improve delivery performance. You should have at least one year of office experience, knowledge of MMIS/EDI, and strong communication skills.