Purchasing Agent

Encompass Health; Salisbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Purchasing Agent to ensure hospital teams have the supplies and equipment needed to care for patients. You will manage orders, build vendor relationships and maintain organized, cost‑effective inventory.

In this role you will coordinate daily workflow, negotiate contracts, oversee purchase orders, and ensure accurate documentation and logs in line with policy. You'll contribute to efficient operations and cost control across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree 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

Hospital purchasing

Vendor negotiation

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Purchasing Agent Career Opportunity

As a Purchasing Agent, you’ll play a key role in keeping our hospital running smoothly by making sure teams have the supplies and equipment they need to care for patients. You’ll manage orders, build relationships with vendors, and help keep inventory organized and cost‑effective. It’s a great opportunity to grow a career close to home and heart—where your attention to detail and problem‑solving skills directly support the people who make healing happen every day.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the "Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award", among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Purchasing Agent you've always aspired to be

• 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.

Qualifications

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