Purchasing Assistant

Your Future Role At A Glance Location: Wichita, KS Facility: Ascension Living HOPE Department: Facilities Service Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Salary range: $18.74 - $25.37 Benefits That Help You Thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How You'll Make An Impact In This Role 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. What Minimum Requirements You'll Need 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. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr