Purchasing Assistant

Connecticut Children's

Purchasing Assistant supporting Connecticut Children’s pediatric healthcare supply chain. Managing purchase orders, vendor records, inventory exceptions, recalls, and procurement reporting.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing and inventory management within healthcare supply chain operations, utilizing ERP systems for procurement and data entry. Proficient in managing product recalls and vendor coordination while maintaining accurate records and supporting cross-functional needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing ExperienceERP System ProficiencyHealthcare Supply Chain KnowledgeAnalytical Problem-Solving SkillsCommunication and Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

PurchasingInventory ManagementSupply Chain SupportData EntryProduct Recall ProcessesFill/Kill Process UnderstandingMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsVendor CoordinationLean Initiatives

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsLawsonOracleInmarOmnicell

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Supply Chain OperationsProcurement ComplianceCapital Equipment LifecycleItem Master DataVendor Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist buyers with daily purchasing tasks, including creating, editing, and tracking purchase orders
Follow up with departments on open orders, special item requests, and delivery timelines
Resolve distributor-report issues and purchase-order discrepancies
Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records in the ERP system
Review daily Prime Vendor Fill/Kill reports and identify unfulfilled items
Coordinate alternatives and communicate substitutions with buyers and departments
Document recurring issues and escalate vendor-performance concerns to leadership
Monitor inventory exceptions and supply disruptions
Support end users with ERP web requisition navigation
Manage product recalls using Inmar and coordinate returns and RMAs
Provide backup support for Omnicell replenishment activities
Assist with departmental projects and general office duties
Prepare standard and ad hoc reports for procurement and inventory initiatives
Attend team meetings and trainings as required
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two (2) years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain support experience
Some college preferred
Experience with ERP systems such as Lawson, Oracle, or similar platforms strongly preferred
Understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination
Familiarity with ERP platforms for procurement and data entry
Basic knowledge of product recall processes, including RASMAS, and RMA procedures
Awareness of capital equipment lifecycle, item master data, procurement compliance, and product support limitations
Understanding of the Prime Vendor Fill/Kill process and its impact on supply continuity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating order discrepancies and supply chain interruptions
Communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with buyers, clinicians, vendors, and system support
Attention to detail for purchase-order and vendor-information accuracy
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and workflows quickly
Ability to support cross-functional needs across purchasing, receiving, and equipment replenishment
Ability to interpret fill/kill reports and coordinate supply substitutions
Ability to manage large datasets and support Lean initiatives and special projects with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when addressing urgent procurement or operational issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Assist buyers with daily purchasing tasks, including creating, editing, and tracking purchase orders
Follow up with departments on open orders, special item requests, and delivery timelines
Resolve distributor-report issues and purchase-order discrepancies
Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records in the ERP system
Review daily Prime Vendor Fill/Kill reports and identify unfulfilled items
Coordinate alternatives and communicate substitutions with buyers and departments
Document recurring issues and escalate vendor-performance concerns to leadership
Monitor inventory exceptions and supply disruptions
Support end users with ERP web requisition navigation
Manage product recalls using Inmar and coordinate returns and RMAs
Provide backup support for Omnicell replenishment activities
Assist with departmental projects and general office duties
Prepare standard and ad hoc reports for procurement and inventory initiatives
Attend team meetings and trainings as required
Perform other job-related duties as assigned 🎯 Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two (2) years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain support experience
Some college preferred
Experience with ERP systems such as Lawson, Oracle, or similar platforms strongly preferred
Understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination
Familiarity with ERP platforms for procurement and data entry
Basic knowledge of product recall processes, including RASMAS, and RMA procedures
Awareness of capital equipment lifecycle, item master data, procurement compliance, and product support limitations
Understanding of the Prime Vendor Fill/Kill process and its impact on supply continuity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating order discrepancies and supply chain interruptions
Communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with buyers, clinicians, vendors, and system support
Attention to detail for purchase-order and vendor-information accuracy
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and workflows quickly
Ability to support cross-functional needs across purchasing, receiving, and equipment replenishment
Ability to interpret fill/kill reports and coordinate supply substitutions
Ability to manage large datasets and support Lean initiatives and special projects with minimal supervision
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