Purchasing Assistant / supply Chain Operations / FT /Day

Purchasing Assistant / supply Chain Operations / FT /Day Northwest Texas Healthcare System - 3.4 Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Qualifications Basic math English Decision making

Full Job Description Responsibilities:

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at:

https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position:

Purchasing Assistant Position Summary:

Purchases supplies and equipment for hospital departments and the Storeroom/CS inventory.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Orders requested products from vendors; 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.

Benefit Highlights:

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! More information is available on our

Benefits Guest Website:

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.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. High School Diploma or GED desired. 2. Previous hospital or supply experience preferred

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read, write and converse in English 2. Ability to communicate with staff, support agencies, vendors and others 3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress 4. Ability to tolerate prolonged standing and sitting 5. Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation 6. Ability to discriminate color 7. Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) 8. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions 9. Bending, lifting (0-50 pounds), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling (up to 100 pounds) and squatting Disclaimer Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.