Prime Healthcare logo

Coordinator - Purchasing

Prime Healthcare

East Liverpool, OHFull-time$10.7–16.09/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

At a glance

Compensation
$10.7–16.09/hr
Location
East Liverpool, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Coordinator - Purchasing. The Purchasing Coordinator provides support functions within Materials Management/Supply Chain departments. This role assists hospital staff in procuring goods and services, identifies and resolves purchasing issues with departments and suppliers, and communicates with managers regarding discrepancies, pricing, substitutes, and backorders. The coordinator also confirms purchase orders, follows up on problem orders, and monitors delivery expectations.

Key focus areas include Provide support functions within Materials Management/Supply Chain departments, Assist requisitioners and hospital staff in the procurement of goods and services, and Identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with other departments and suppliers.

Successful candidates bring High School Graduate Or Equivalent and One Year General Office Experience. Important skills include Identify Issues, Research Issues, Analyze Issues, Resolve Purchasing Issues, Communicate Discrepancies, and Communicate Pricing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Identify IssuesResearch IssuesAnalyze IssuesResolve Purchasing IssuesCommunicate DiscrepanciesCommunicate PricingCommunicate SubstitutesCommunicate BackordersConfirm Purchase OrdersFollow Through With Problem OrdersContinuous Monitoring of Delivery ExpectationsInternal Communication of DelaysWork With Suppliers to Expedite DeliveryImprove Delivery PerformanceReview Inventory Order PatternsReview Inventory QuantitiesMaintain Open CommunicationMaintain Effective Working RelationshipsCommunicationPrioritize DutiesKnowledge of Acquisition of EquipmentKnowledge of Acquisition of SuppliesKnowledge of Policies & ProceduresKnowledge of Computer-Based Inventory SystemsMaterial Management Information System (MMIS)EDIStrong Communication Skills

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent1+ Year General Office ExperienceAA DegreePrevious Hospital Purchasing Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide services and operational support to award winning hospitals through roles in supply chain, IT and cybersecurity, clinical engineering, capital procurement, medical coding, project management and more. We provide services to clinically excellent community hospitals across the country that are dedicated to ensuring quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Coordinator (PC) provides a variety of support functions within the Materials Management/Supply Chain departments. Assist the requisitioners and other hospital staff in the procurement of goods and services for internal and external customers. PCs identify, research, analyze and resolve purchasing issues with other departments and suppliers. Must be able to communicate with department managers regarding discrepancies, pricing, substitutes and backorders. Confirm purchase orders (PO) with outside vendors. Following through with problem orders to ensure that they deliver in a timely manner. Work with various departments including Receiving and Accounting on problematic materials or transactions. Continuous monitoring of delivery expectations for all incoming materials and internal communication of delays. Works with suppliers to expedite and improve delivery performance. Review inventory order patterns and quantities. Maintain open communication and effective working relationships with all departments. Ability to communicate written and verbally in a professional manner with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts. Prioritize duties for optimum productivity. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. High School Graduate or Equivalent2. AA Degree preferred3. Previous hospital purchasing experience preferred4. Minimum of one-year of general office experience5. Knowledge involving the acquisition of equipment, supplies and policies & procedures6. Knowledge of computer-based inventory systems7. Ability to utilize Material Management Information system (MMIS) and EDI8. Strong communication skills

Pay Transparency

BioMedical Services, Inc. offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $10.70 to $16.09. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

https://click.appcast.io/pixels/icims-25851.js?ent=417&jsid=$T{Submittal}.$T{Person}.$F{PersonID}script>

Software Powered by ICIMS (https://icims.help/candidate-faq)

FacilityPHS Bio-Medical Services

LocationUS-OH-East Liverpool

ID2026-268024

CategoryAdmin

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.