Strategic Healthcare Purchasing Specialist

Miller County Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller County Hospital is seeking a procurement professional to manage the department's operations, maintain the computerized materials management system, and assist the Supply Chain Director and Manager.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and experience in healthcare procurement. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with potential for overtime and staff coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing or procurement required.
• At least one (1) year of experience with the procurement function in the healthcare environment preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Experience with inventory management is preferred.
• Experience with Cerner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and checks for accuracy, specification and need and processes all approved orders and requisitions.
• Places orders with distributors utilizing phone, email, online order entry, automatic order entry, or EDI.
• Verifies all packing slips against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and receives goods through the computerized materials management system.
• Interfaces with Accounts Payable where price discrepancies exist between the purchase order and invoice.
• Coordinates product returns with vendors.
• Assists with solicitation of bids, review of pertinent data, and negotiations.
• Assists with updates and maintenance of PAR level system.
• Interfaces directly with department managers in relation to procurement to establish specifications and need.
• Communicates with all departments in relation to requisitions and orders that are in progress.
• Maintains computer hardware and software in a manner that ensures proper and accurate operation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication

Verbal skills

Basic computer skills

Cerner preferred

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Cerner

Inventory management systems

Job description

Miller County Hospital is seeking a procurement professional to manage the department's operations, maintain the computerized materials management system, and assist the Supply Chain Director and Manager.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and experience in healthcare procurement. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with potential for overtime and staff coordination.