Purchasing Technician, Hospital Dept.

About Us: Our purpose is to help clients exceed their financial health goals. Across the reimbursement cycle, our scalable solutions and clinical expertise help solve programmatic needs. Enabling our teams with leading technology allows analytics to guide our solutions and keeps us accountable achieving goals. We build long-term careers by investing in YOU. We seek to create an environment that cultivates your professional development and personal growth, as we believe your success is our success. JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Purchasing Technician performs technical purchasing activities to procure supplies, equipment, materials, and services in support of hospital operations and patient care. Reviews and processes requisitions, obtains quotations, prepares purchase orders, coordinates deliveries, verifies receipt of goods, and resolves purchasing and vendor-related issues. Maintains purchasing records, monitors inventory and supply needs, ensures compliance with applicable purchasing policies and procedures, and provides guidance to hospital departments regarding procurement requirements. Works collaboratively with vendors, clinical departments, and support services to obtain quality products at the best value while ensuring timely availability of supplies necessary for patient care. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Note: The essential duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general duties and responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. This position may perform all or most of the primary duties listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the Team Member’s performance objectives as outlined by the Team Member’s immediate Leadership Team Member. This position is ONSITE in Kona, Hawaii Location: Kona Community Hospital Required Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Hourly Pay commiserate with experience and sign-on bonus! (Payout terms apply) Key Responsibilities Reviews, consolidates, and processes departmental purchase requisitions. Obtains quotations, evaluates pricing and product alternatives, and prepares purchase orders. Coordinates with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and order discrepancies. Verifies receipt of goods and services and resolves shortages, damages, incorrect shipments, and invoice discrepancies. Maintains purchasing files, contracts, quotations, invoices, and procurement records. Assists with inventory management, stock replenishment, and supply utilization monitoring. Ensures compliance with hospital, regulatory, and procurement policies and procedures. Prepares reports and supports purchasing, inventory, and budget management activities. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent. Two years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, supply chain, warehouse, healthcare materials management, or related experience; healthcare experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and computerized purchasing systems. Ability to perform mathematical calculations and maintain accurate purchasing records. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of purchasing principles, inventory management practices, and vendor relations. Knowledge of hospital supplies, equipment, and procurement procedures preferred. Ability to analyze quotations, compare products, and make sound purchasing recommendations. Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and procurement requirements. Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and hospital staff. What we offer: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Equipment provided 401k matching (up to 2%) PTO: 80 hours accrued, annually 9 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Professional growth and more! Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a ba…

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