Purchasing Assistant / Supply Chain Operations / FT /day

Purchasing Assistant

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Position Summary: Purchases supplies and equipment for hospital departments and the Storeroom/CS inventory.

Job Duties: Orders requested products from vendors; communicates order status to requesting departments. Coordinates with the CPO buyers for final purchase order numbers. Monitors backorders and obtains substitutes from other sources in emergency situations. Monitors requests for contract compliance, pricing and reduced or free freight. Maintains computer files with updated information. Assists with vendor program and visitation compliance.

Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: 1. High School Diploma or GED desired. 2. Previous hospital or supply experience preferred Physical and Sensory Requirements: 1. Ability to read, write and converse in English 2. Ability to communicate with staff, support agencies, vendors and others 3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress 4. Ability to tolerate prolonged standing and sitting 5. Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation 6. Ability to discriminate color 7. Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) 8. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions 9. Bending, lifting (0-50 pounds), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling (up to 100 pounds) and squatting

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.