Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist Brown University Health - 3.6 Providence, RI Job Details Full-time $20.96 - $34.61 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Confidential information handling High school diploma or GED Productivity software

Full Job Description Job ID:

JR-113040

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Brown University Health Location Name:

Corporate Headquarters City, State:

Providence, RI Work Type:

FULL TIME

Hours Per Week:

40

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9/28/2026 SUMMARY Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Operations, provides daily purchasing functions for Brown University Health's centralized purchasing and procurement department. Responsible for coordinating activities and functions of the daily tactical and strategic operations. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services according to procurement policies and standards for Brown University Health. Processing priority purchasing requests for all service lines. Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements. Resolve any supply issues or discrepancies between suppliers and their organization. Provide customer service to internal stakeholders on new/existing requests. Maintaining accurate purchasing records in accordance with internal policies. Increase ordering efficiency with suppliers. Review purchase requirements with internal stakeholders. Track and maintain the status of orders and report issues to supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to exercise considerable independent judgement when performing daily tasks. Represents the organization in a professional manner. Complies with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Effectively manages competing priorities in a changing, highly results-oriented, deadline-driven environment. Ensures proper protection of organization's confidential information. A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain in interaction with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing.

EXPERIENCE

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Pay Range $20.96-$34.61 Location Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required No Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.