Purchasing Specialist

Job TitlePurchase supplies and equipment for the facility efficiently and cost-effectively, supporting and enhancing facility operations. Responsible for ensuring the stocking of incoming merchandise and delivery of merchandise to requesting department. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pmKey ResponsibilitiesOrganizes central supply inventory and maintains par levels, including ensuring an adequate amount of supply is on hand in the event of emergency or disruption of supply chain and placing related orders.Identifies and implements cost-containment strategies related to central supply and other department ordering, including utilization of UHS preferred vendors under the GPO contract.Places approved purchase requisition orders.Key Physical RequirementsAbility to continuously walk and stand for duration of shift.Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, lift objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position.Exertion of up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.BenefitsCareer development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Employee Assistance Program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.comAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired CompaniesTM and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.QualificationsJob Requirements: Prefer two to four years healthcare or related materials management experience. Valid South Carolina drivers license 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.