Purchasing and Contracts Specialist

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

403b retirement match

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Purchasing and Contracts Specialist to manage procurement processes, negotiate supplier terms, and protect the organization’s interests. You will support Oracle procurement modules and maintain the item master.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in procurement/contract administration, plus strong communication and analytical skills. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of experience in procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical ability to apply purchasing procedures to department needs.
• General understanding of contract terms, commercial law and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Manages the procurement process as directed by the Purchasing and Materials Services Director, identifying reliable suppliers and negotiating terms.
• Provides routine administrative support related to the Oracle procurement module.
• Maintains the item master in Oracle.
• Participates in the development of system dashboards and reports.
• Participates in special projects within the Purchasing Department.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

ERP software

Job description

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Purchasing and Contracts Specialist

• Posted on July 24, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Salary Range: $54,074.18 USD to $83,510.75 USD
• Finance & Accounting
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PURCH012124

Description

What to expect.

• Manages the procurement process as directed by the Purchasing and Materials Services Director. This includes identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring that all contractual agreements protect the Organization’s interests.
• Provides routine administrative support related to the Oracle procurement module.
• Maintains the item master in Oracle.
• Participates in the development of system dashboards and reports.
• Participates in special projects within the Purchasing Department.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in procurement and contract administration.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and ERP software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor sufficient to interact with vendors and internal customers.
• Analytical ability sufficient to apply purchasing procedures to varied department needs.
• General understanding of contract terms and conditions, commercial law and risk mitigation.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when collecting and reviewing data, maintaining files, and preparing required reports.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals whoare dedicated to providinghope and healing toindividualsfacinglife’schallenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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