Procurement Assistant

Stanford Health Care

Procurement Assistant inventorying, ordering, and distributing supplies for Stanford Health Care. Collaborating with departments and vendors to maintain procurement processes.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40 - $46 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in the evaluation of new supplies and equipment.
Conducts trial studies as directed and maintains records.
Participate in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues.
Assists Managers in the evaluation of new supplies and equipment.
Maintains active and complete purchasing requisition files and updated price lists.
Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.
Implements vendor traffic control policy and provides suggestions for revision/improvements.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies and equipment.
Requisition supplies from Purchasing based on utilization from charge sheet and/or operative records.
Notifies vendors of obsolete or damaged equipment or supplies to be returned or repaired. Generated necessary documentation.
Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues Process return of recalled equipment and supplies.
Maintain active and complete purchase order files.
Check in returned repairs and restock items.
Receives shipments, verifies invoices, prepares and files related paperwork.
Delivers special orders to designated areas.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Knowledge of general store keeping, inventory and stock control methods.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
Knowledge of specialized medical and surgical supplies and equipment, primarily of a disposable nature.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory controlpurchasing requisitionquality improvementvendor managementcost containmentdocumentationsupply chain managementorder processingshipment verificationstock control

Soft Skills

adaptabilityproblem-solvingorganizational skillsindependencedeadline managementeffective communication

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED equivalent