Procurement & Inventory Support Specialist

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Hartford is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Supply Chain department with administrative and operational duties. You will assist buyers with daily purchasing tasks, track purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

The role covers vendor coordination, inventory exception management, and data maintenance in ERP systems. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are required for success in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of healthcare supply chain operations and procurement data entry.
• Familiarity with ERP systems Lawson or Oracle for procurement workflows.
• Ability to manage purchase orders and supplier records with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist buyers with daily purchasing tasks including creation, editing, and tracking of purchase orders.
• Follow up with departments on open orders, delivery timelines, and special item requests.
• Resolve issues from distributor reports and PO discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records in the ERP system.
• Review daily fill/kill reports and coordinate substitutions with buyers and departments.
• Document recurring issues and elevate to leadership for vendor performance resolution.
• Monitor and respond to inventory disruptions as needed.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc reports to support procurement and inventory initiatives.
• Attend team meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Healthcare supply chain

Vendor coordination

Data entry

MS Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Lawson ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Connecticut Children's in Hartford is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Supply Chain department with administrative and operational duties. You will assist buyers with daily purchasing tasks, track purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

The role covers vendor coordination, inventory exception management, and data maintenance in ERP systems. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are required for success in a fast-paced hospital setting.