Job Summary The Purchasing Coordinator in Supply Chain Management performs analytical tasks in support of procuring and evaluating supplies and services and securing savings for Tower Health and its affiliates. The Purchasing Coordinator acts as a procurement expert and utilizes best practices and knowledge of internal or external processes to independently make business decisions to quickly address supply and service exceptions. The Purchasing Coordinator exercises independent judgment in decision making and in selecting and/or adapting methods for obtaining solutions to solve complex problems. This position evaluates the appropriateness and performance of vendors to ensure compliance with Tower Health's policies and contractual terms to limit company exposure. The Purchasing Coordinator typically works concurrently on multiple issues of varying size and scope, including large system wide initiatives. This position will interface with various positions within the Supply Chain department, as well as Tower Health clinicians, leadership, physicians, peers and vendors as a primary liaison and support person. The Purchasing Coordinator leads by example in order to engender behavior that gives consistent expression to Tower Health's values and guides junior staff in developing their skill set so they can grow professionally and technically. This position is based out of Reading Hospital. #READ Qualifications Education Requirements 4 year Bachelor's Degree Combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree Experience Relevant Experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred Lawson experience strongly preferred Required Skills Analytical Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Excellent Communications Skills Leadership Skills Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Organizational Skills Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. WHY READING HOSPITAL? Magnet® designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU Have your voice heard through shared governance Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals™ Award three years in a row (2022, 2023, and 2024)