Purchasing Coordinator

Welcome to Encompass Health! We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join our team. As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our organization has the necessary supplies and equipment to provide exceptional care to our patients. We are looking for someone who is passionate about procurement, has excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

1. Procurement: Responsible for purchasing and procuring necessary supplies and equipment for the organization.
2. Inventory management: Monitor and maintain inventory levels of supplies and equipment, ensuring that adequate stock is available at all times.
3. Vendor management: Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiating prices and terms to ensure the best value for the organization.
4. Order processing: Process purchase orders and track delivery of goods, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
5. Budget management: Work closely with finance to manage budget for purchasing, ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.
6. Communication: Effectively communicate with internal departments and external vendors to gather information, resolve issues, and provide updates on purchasing status.
7. Research and analysis: Conduct research and analysis to identify potential cost savings and alternative vendors, and make recommendations to management.
8. Record-keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records of purchases, contracts, and vendor information.
9. Problem-solving: Proactively identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies with orders or deliveries.
10. Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as any relevant laws and regulations.
11. Team collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to understand their purchasing needs and provide support as needed.
12. Training: Train new employees on purchasing processes and procedures, and provide ongoing support and guidance to team members.
13. Quality control: Monitor the quality of supplies and equipment received, and address any quality issues with vendors.
14. Continuous improvement: Continuously review and improve purchasing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
15. Ad hoc duties: Perform any additional duties as assigned by management to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Purchasing Coordinator in Colorado Springs, CO, USA is between $41,000 and $60,000 per year.

Encompass Health Corporation (formerly HealthSouth Corporation), based in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the United States' largest providers of post-acute healthcare services, offering both facility-based and home-based post-acute services in 36 states and Puerto Rico through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, home health agencies, and hospice agencies