Spec. Purchasing (Surgical Hospital)

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement for health care operations. Responsibilities include handling blanket purchase agreements, standing orders, and purchase orders to acquire services, materials, equipment, and construction for the hospital.

Qualifications include 3 years of purchasing experience (healthcare preferred), strong English communication, and proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a purchasing clerk or commodity buyer, healthcare setting preferred.
• Certification in Purchasing, Contracting, or Logistics preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Purchasing Specialist utilizes blanket purchase agreements, standing orders, corporate credit card and purchase orders to acquire services, material, equipment, and construction in support of health care operations for the Hospital.

Skills

Purchasing systems

English communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department UMCSH Materials Management (Surgical Hospital)
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Relief - Rotating - Rotating

The Purchasing Specialist utilizes blanket purchase agreements, standing orders, corporate credit card and purchase orders to acquire services, material, equipment, and construction in support of health care operations for the Hospital.

Required Skills:

1. Proficient with computerized purchasing/inventory systems.
2. Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Software application to include Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Required Experience:

A. Work Experience

Three years of experience as a purchasing clerk or commodity buyer required, preferably in a healthcare setting.

B. License/Registration/Certification

Certification in Purchasing, Contacting, or Logistics preferred.

C. Education and Training

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in related field preferred.