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Supervisor - Purchasing
full-timeKing of Prussia

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Location

King of Prussia

Type

full-time

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Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

 

The Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Supervisor – Purchasing.

 

The Supervisor – Purchasing supervises and guides the Central Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services.  Resolves order and service-related issues. Serves as backup to the Central Purchasing Manager as needed. Processes payroll; submits tickets to the Help Desk; generates and monitors performance reports; approves time off requests; monitors and reassigns daily purchase order / invoice discrepancies as needed.  Hires new staff; completes annual evaluations and corrective actions as needed.   Issues purchase orders, places orders with vendors; coordinates product returns and/or exchanges; and works with Facility Supply Chain & Accounts Payable to process and resolve issues. 

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervises Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services; and resolving order and service-related issues.
  • Identifies contracted, GPO or preferred vendors.  
  • Determines work assignments as dictated by volume. 
  • Facilitates employee training and vendor meetings. 
  • Acts as Department liaison for end users.
  • Coordinates and schedules frequent communication sessions with end users. 
  • Identifies if/when Purchasing Specialists need to be added.
  • Approves time off requests, evaluates employee performance annually, and issues corrective actions as needed.  Hires and terminates staff.
  • Performs McKesson system file maintenance activities, including vendor management.
  • Exercises the security clearance to reassign vendors at time of purchase.
  • Issues purchase orders; places orders with vendors; and coordinates product returns and/or exchanges.
  • Annually assigns selected facilities to be reviewed by the Central Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 3-5 years of related experience required.
  • Staff Supervisory experience required.
  • Must be able to work on 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday
  • Knowledge of all aspects of an automated Supply Chain system required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, SharePoint required.
  • Knowledge of acute care supplies
  • Demonstrated vendor management expertise required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi task
  • Excellent communication skills with employees, facility peers and senior level management

 

Travel Requirements: Up to 5%.

 

This opportunity provides the following:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off

 

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

 

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Other facts

Tech stack
Supervision,Procurement,Supply Chain Management,Vendor Management,Issue Resolution,Payroll Processing,Performance Reporting,Staff Training,McKesson System,Purchase Order Processing,Accounts Payable Coordination,Staff Evaluation,Contract Identification,GPO Knowledge,Organizational Skills,Communication Skills

About UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.

Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.

To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.

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Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1917

What you'll do

  • The Supervisor of Purchasing guides the Central Purchasing staff in procuring necessary supplies and services, resolving related order and service issues, and acting as backup to the Central Purchasing Manager when required. Key duties involve managing staff performance, processing payroll, generating reports, handling purchase orders, coordinating returns, and maintaining system files.

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What does a Supervisor - Purchasing do at UHS?

As a Supervisor - Purchasing at UHS, you will: the Supervisor of Purchasing guides the Central Purchasing staff in procuring necessary supplies and services, resolving related order and service issues, and acting as backup to the Central Purchasing Manager when required. Key duties involve managing staff performance, processing payroll, generating reports, handling purchase orders, coordinating returns, and maintaining system files..

Why join UHS as a Supervisor - Purchasing?

UHS is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Supervisor - Purchasing position at UHS remote?

The Supervisor - Purchasing position at UHS is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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