Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist Three Rivers Behavioral Health - 2.6 West Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Pet insurance

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Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I-20 (Exit 61) and I-26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life-changing." Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life-changing journey today.

JOB SUMMARY

Purchase 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 - 4:30pm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes 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 REQUIREMENTS

Ability to continously 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

BENEFITS

Career 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

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benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One 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 Companies™ 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. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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