Purchasing Agent - Remote

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Agent oversees complex procurement processes to ensure timely and accurate acquisition of goods and services. This role manages purchasing activities with a focus on cost efficiency, vendor relationships, and compliance with sourcing agreements. The Purchasing Agent collaborates with internal departments and vendors to resolve invoicing and delivery issues, maintain inventory levels, and support organizational purchasing needs.

As a Purchasing Agent at Community Health Systems, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 401k and student loan repayment programs.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Purchasing, procurement or supply chain management

Job Preferences:

• Bachelors Degree
• Healthcare experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of procurement practices, vendor management, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and purchasing software.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess purchasing data, identify trends, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and ensure data accuracy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Processes purchase orders with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational requirements.
• Ensures adherence to sourcing agreements by selecting appropriate vendors and verifying pricing structures.
• Collaborates with corporate departments and facilities to confirm the receipt and quality of purchased products.
• Resolves invoicing discrepancies by working with Accounts Payable, matching invoices to purchase orders, addressing price variances, and ensuring timely payments.
• Engages with vendors to address issues related to pricing, backorders, substitutions, and delivery timelines.
• Monitors inventory levels and sourcing strategies to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Updates purchase order records to reflect approved changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 71 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.