Purchasing Technician

CorroHealth

. Perform technical purchasing activities to procure supplies, equipment, materials, and services supporting hospital operations and patient care .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeKona • Hawaii • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical purchasing activities, procurement processes, and inventory management within a healthcare setting. Proficient in vendor relations, compliance with procurement policies, and effective communication with hospital departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing PrinciplesInventory ManagementVendor RelationsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyHealthcare Materials Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementInventory ControlMathematical CalculationsQuotation AnalysisPurchase Order PreparationContract InterpretationSupply Chain ManagementRecord MaintenanceProduct EvaluationBudget Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computerized Purchasing SystemsOffice Equipment

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProcurementHospital SuppliesRegulatory ComplianceSupply Utilization MonitoringVendor Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform technical purchasing activities to procure supplies, equipment, materials, and services supporting hospital operations and patient care
Review, consolidate, and process departmental purchase requisitions
Obtain quotations, evaluate pricing and product alternatives, and prepare purchase orders
Coordinate with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and order discrepancies
Verify receipt of goods and services and resolve shortages, damages, incorrect shipments, and invoice discrepancies
Maintain purchasing files, contracts, quotations, invoices, and procurement records
Assist with inventory management, stock replenishment, and supply utilization monitoring
Ensure compliance with hospital, regulatory, and procurement policies and procedures
Prepare reports and support purchasing, inventory, and budget management activities
Provide guidance to hospital departments regarding procurement requirements
Collaborate with vendors, clinical departments, and support services to obtain quality products at the best value and ensure timely supply availability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Two years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, supply chain, warehouse, healthcare materials management, or related experience; healthcare experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and computerized purchasing systems
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and maintain accurate purchasing records
Knowledge of purchasing principles, inventory management practices, and vendor relations
Knowledge of hospital supplies, equipment, and procurement procedures preferred
Ability to analyze quotations, compare products, and make sound purchasing recommendations
Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and procurement requirements
Strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and hospital staff
Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and TB test
Ability to operate office equipment and work at a computer terminal for 6–8 hours a day
Ability to sit for prolonged periods
Ability to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. infrequently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly pay commensurate with experience
Sign-on bonus (payout terms apply)
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Equipment provided
401k matching (up to 2%)
PTO: 80 hours accrued, annually
9 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional growth and more