Purchasing Specialist—Materials Management

Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation’s most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We’re proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey.  Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country’s leading private hospital management companies.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Purchasing Specialist—Materials Management to join the Mountainside Team!

What You’ll Do

The Purchasing Specialist—Materials Management will be responsible to assist with the research of information related to the procurement of equipment, services and supplies and also assist with the processes of the Materials Management department.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Place purchase orders for equipment, services and supplies
• Maintain invoice discrepancies and pricing issues
• Review reports for actions on back orders, delays, substitutions and other type of related issues
• Prepare varous reports in Excel and PowerPoint as requested
• Source and research products and/or services as requested
• Maintains the MMIS and POU supply sytems
• Review contracts, assess vialibity and report findings to the Director
• Interviews sales reps, secures bids and quotations
• Answer incoming phone calls, greet visitors, handle mail, coordinate meetings,sort and distribute incoming/outgoing mail, manage and maintain office equipment and supplies
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Associate Degree in related field. Years of related experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• 2-3 years or more of purchasing experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the abilty to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong ability to multi-task; ability to deal with short deadlines and customer complaints

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off, including an additional extended illness bank
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.