**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great! **Position Highlights** **Position Summary:** The Purchasing Coordinator will work with other buyers, requisitioners, and staff throughout the Avera Heart Hospital to procure materials, equipment, and services for the hospital while consistently following Supply Chain policies and practices. Product standardization and contract compliance will be a major focus along with providing customer service to internal staff. The Purchasing Coordinator will guide and assist end users requesting new products by giving them the comparable contracted items. The Purchasing Coordinator will guide the Avera Heart Hospital buyers and requisitioners to the appropriate contracts or products when assistance is needed. The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the standard items purchased and enforce appropriate distribution channels so costs are kept to a minimum and contracts are adhered to. The Purchasing Coordinator will need to have very effective communication methods to reach all stakeholders internal and external. This position will communicate regular updates on progress back to Avera Heart Hospital leadership through the Purchasing Director. This role will assist the buyers on day-to-day issues and training of best practices. **Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday 8-4:30 pm. **Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three years of related experience in purchasing, supply chain, materials management or project management required. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.