Public Health Purchasing & Vendor Specialist

Tulsa Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Tulsa Health Department seeks a Purchasing Specialist to facilitate purchases for TCCHD programs. You will review and approve orders, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate with vendors on availability, pricing, and delivery.

The role emphasizes inventory awareness, bid processes, and interdepartmental collaboration to support public health initiatives. Applicants should have an associate degree in a related field and at least three years of purchasing experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, accounting, or materials management preferred.
• Three or more years of purchasing experience is required.
• Knowledge of sources of supplies, markets, and price trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively while serving multiple programs.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, approves, and places orders for requisitioned purchases.
• Ensures compliance with State, County and TCCHD purchasing policies.
• Confers with vendors, sales representatives, and suppliers regarding availability, delivery times, billing prices, and shipping charges.
• Follows up on backorders and tracks supplies received.
• Reviews catalogs and purchasing manuals to determine favorable sources of supply and quality.
• Participates in crafting bid specifications, invitations, and evaluation of bids.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

MS Word

Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Inventory systems

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Tulsa Health Department seeks a Purchasing Specialist to facilitate purchases for TCCHD programs. You will review and approve orders, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate with vendors on availability, pricing, and delivery.

The role emphasizes inventory awareness, bid processes, and interdepartmental collaboration to support public health initiatives. Applicants should have an associate degree in a related field and at least three years of purchasing experience, with strong communication and