Purchasing Specialist I: Procurement & Vendor Relations

Universal Health Services; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) in King of Prussia, PA seeks a Purchasing Specialist I to manage requisitions and convert them into purchase orders across acute, sub-acute, and clinic sites. You will verify pricing, confirm delivery dates, and keep requesting departments informed of order status.

Build and maintain vendor relationships, process invoices, and support cost-saving initiatives within UHS contracts up to $25,000. This role offers growth within UHS’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1-3 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain may substitute for minimum experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, SharePoint and an automated Supply Chain system.
• Demonstrated commodity/vendor management expertise.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions into purchase orders for acute/sub-acute sites and clinics.
• Ensure pricing accuracy and confirm delivery dates with vendors.
• Expedite orders to meet delivery requirements.
• Review quotes, contract prices, follow up on orders, verify delivery, and approve payment.
• Confer with vendors and analyze pricing and delivery factors.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies within turnaround times.
• Identify cost reduction or process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure contract approvals before PO issuance.
• Maintain supporting documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

ERP/Supply Chain system

Job description

Universal Health Services (UHS) in King of Prussia, PA seeks a Purchasing Specialist I to manage requisitions and convert them into purchase orders across acute, sub-acute, and clinic sites. You will verify pricing, confirm delivery dates, and keep requesting departments informed of order status.

Build and maintain vendor relationships, process invoices, and support cost-saving initiatives within UHS contracts up to $25,000. This role offers growth within UHS’s nationwide network.