Purchasing Technician, Hospital Dept.

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

Pay and benefits

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 background check, drug test and TB Test.

Physical Demands

• Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment.
• The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required.
• At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods.
• Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.

• A job description is only intended as a guideline and is only part of the Team Member's function.
• The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included.
• It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.
• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.