Purchasing Supervisor

UHS; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in King of Prussia, PA, seeks a dynamic Supervisor – Purchasing to lead Central Purchasing staff and optimize procurement for supplies and services across facilities.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, strong vendor management, and expertise with automated supply chain systems; a proactive leader with excellent organizational and communication skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Staff Supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to work on 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
• Knowledge of all aspects of an automated Supply Chain system required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, SharePoint required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services; resolves order and service issues.
• Identifies contracted, GPO or preferred vendors.
• Determines work assignments based on volume.
• Facilitates employee training and vendor meetings.
• Acts as Department liaison for end users.
• Coordinates regular communication with end users.
• Approves time off, evaluates performance; handles staffing actions.
• Manages McKesson system data and vendor records.

Skills

Staff Supervisory experience

Vendor management

Supply chain knowledge

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

McKesson system

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

The Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Supervisor – Purchasing.

The Supervisor – Purchasing supervises and guides the Central Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services. Resolves order and service-related issues. Serves as backup to the Central Purchasing Manager as needed. Processes payroll; submits tickets to the Help Desk; generates and monitors performance reports; approves time off requests; monitors and reassigns daily purchase order / invoice discrepancies as needed. Hires new staff; completes annual evaluations and corrective actions as needed. Issues purchase orders, places orders with vendors; coordinates product returns and/or exchanges; and works with Facility Supply Chain & Accounts Payable to process and resolve issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervises Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services; and resolving order and service-related issues.
• Identifies contracted, GPO or preferred vendors.
• Determines work assignments as dictated by volume.
• Facilitates employee training and vendor meetings.
• Acts as Department liaison for end users.
• Coordinates and schedules frequent communication sessions with end users.
• Identifies if/when Purchasing Specialists need to be added.
• Approves time off requests, evaluates employee performance annually, and issues corrective actions as needed. Hires and terminates staff.
• Performs McKesson system file maintenance activities, including vendor management.
• Exercises the security clearance to reassign vendors at time of purchase.
• Issues purchase orders; places orders with vendors; and coordinates product returns and/or exchanges.
• Annually assigns selected facilities to be reviewed by the Central Purchasing Manager.

Position Requirements:

• 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Staff Supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to work on 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday
• Knowledge of all aspects of an automated Supply Chain system required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, SharePoint required.
• Knowledge of acute care supplies
• Demonstrated vendor management expertise required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi task
• Excellent communication skills with employees, facility peers and senior level management

Travel Requirements:

Up to 5%.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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