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PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Universal Health Services
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
1525 University Drive (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2026
Responsibilities

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults.It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

For more information, please visit us at www.havenwyckhospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for maintaining system of ordering materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with department/administrative procedures.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for purchasing, stocking, maintaining and distributing materials. This includes the units, supply room, 96-hour emergency supply area and main stock room.
  • Continuously evaluate opportunities for cost savings.
  • Responsible for distributing supplies to departments in a professional, neat and organized manner.
  • Performs and completes inventory by due date determined by the Controller or CFO.
  • Obtains the proper approval for supplies and equipment within regulatory agencies guidelines.
  • Communicates with all departments on supplies and equipment needed keeping within the budgeted guidelines.
  • Ensures the accuracy and quality of orders.
  • Maintain purchase item log for open, backordered and partial delivery items.
  • Stores inventory properly.
  • Work with vendors to coordinate delivery schedules.
  • Notes any damage to inventory on invoices and follows up with vendors.
  • Organizes storage and categorizes supplies/equipment in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and regulatory agency guidelines to enhance efficiency of handling and prevent deterioration/contamination.
  • Attends hospital mandatory training/in-services as required in a timely manner.
  • Follows hospital expectations regarding Time and Attendance,
  • Performs related duties as assigned

Havenwyck Hospital UHS Benefits include:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services

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


Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent required.
  • Two years of purchasing experience required. Hospital experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of PC for internet purchasing required.
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention preferred

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 skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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