Purchasing Assistant

Location: Wichita, KS 

Facility: Ascension Living HOPE

Department: Facilities Service

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary range: $18.74 - $25.37 per hour 

• Manage the procurement lifecycle for organizational supplies and purchases, including preparing purchase orders, verifying specifications, tracking order status, and coordinating with end-users and vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Source products and services by researching pricing and availability, consulting catalogs, contracts, and suppliers, obtaining competitive bids when appropriate, and conducting bid analyses to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supply and vendor management for HOPE, ensuring adequate inventory levels are maintained, monitoring product availability, coordinating with vendors regarding shipments and backorders, identifying alternative sourcing solutions, and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory control and facility operations, including analyzing inventory usage trends, determining replenishment requirements, maintaining stock availability, ordering supplies, and coordinating general facility maintenance and repairs ranging from routine building upkeep to addressing operational issues such as plumbing, equipment, and other facility-related needs.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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