Purchasing Assistant​/supply Chain Operations

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. This role is a Purchasing Assistant who purchases supplies, equipment for hospital departments and the Storeroom/CS inventory.

• Orders requested products from vendors and 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.

• 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!

• High School Diploma or GED desired.
• Previous hospital or supply experience preferred.

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.