PURCHASING AGENT

UNC Health Southeastern; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC is seeking a procurement professional to purchase supplies, service contracts, and equipment for the organization. The role emphasizes contract compliance and pricing validation within the hospital's supply chain management systems.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree and clerical experience; preferred candidates have healthcare materials management experience and familiarity with surgical supplies procurement.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree is required.
• Proficient with keyboard, word processing software, spreadsheets, and basic operating system applications.
• Basic understanding of database software applications.
• Two years clerical or administrative experience is required.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external business contacts to meet procurement needs.
• Preferred: Formal training in relevant computer applications and healthcare materials management experience.
• Experience as a surgical supplies/equipment buyer in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase of supplies, service contracts and equipment for the organization.
• Ensure contract compliance and validate contractual pricing.
• Utilize the computerized supply chain management systems to support hospital procurement activities.

Skills

Communication with internal/external

Keyboard proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates Degree

Clerical/administrative experience (2 years)

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Database software

Operating systems basics

Job description

Lumberton , NC

Full time-Benefits , Day , 8:30AM-5:00PM, M-F

Posted 09/01/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

This position’s primary function is purchasing of supplies, service contracts and equipment for the organization. This position will perform functions that will result in strong contract compliance and validation of contractual pricing. This position will hold specific responsibilities in the computerized supply chain management systems to allow all Supply Chain Management activities in the hospital organization to function in an efficient manner.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Associates Degree. Proficient in the use of keyboard, word processing software, spreadsheets, and basic operating system applications. Basic understanding of database software applications. T wo yearsclerical or administrative experience. Ability to utilize keyboard with a high degree of speed and accuracy. Relevant and sufficient experience to acquire the required knowledge and competencies. Applicant should be able to communicate with internal and external business contacts to successfully meet the procurement needs of the organization.

Preferred:Formal training and experience in relevant computer applications, and similar experience in a healthcare materials management position.

Experience as a surgical supplies/equipment buyer in a healthcare setting.

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age appropriate principles of communication during interaction with others. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.