Purchasing Coordinator

Encompass Health Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator onsite at our hospitals in Florida. You will manage requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory across departments, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities include processing requisitions, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining optimal stock levels to support patient care and operations. A strong eye for detail and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Hospital purchasing experience preferred.
• 2-3 years in hospital supply and purchasing management.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels as per hospital procedures while controlling supplies and equipment for all hospital departments.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with outside vendors as required.
• Order medical and clinical supplies for the hospital.
• Oversee the purchase order process for hospital supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's preferred

Job description

Overview

Purchasing Coordinator Career Opportunity • Onsite

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for contributing to the heart of organizational operations? Join one of our Encompass Health hospitals as a Purchasing Coordinator, where we believe in fostering careers close to home and heart. Your pivotal position ensures seamless procurement processes, acquiring goods and services vital to our operations. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you\'ll manage requisitions, purchase orders, and maintain optimal inventory levels across departments. Your contribution in this role directly impacts the hospital\'s smooth operation, aligning a fulfilling career with your personal values.

Benefits

• 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 continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process hospital and departmental requisitions and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels as per hospital procedures while controlling supplies and equipment for all hospital departments.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with outside vendors as required.
• Order medical and clinical supplies for the hospital.
• Oversee the purchase order process for hospital supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a bachelor\'s degree is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of hospital supply and purchasing management experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and meet deadlines independently.

About Encompass Health

Encompass Health is a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with a growing presence across locations. We celebrate diversity, provide equal employment opportunities, and are committed to a supportive, inclusive culture.