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Procurement Specialist

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$38.46 - $45.67/hr

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Monument, CO · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

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Monument, CO · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

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How much do hospital procurement jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital procurement in the United States is $73,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is hospital procurement?

Hospital procurement refers to the process of acquiring medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and services needed for the effective operation of a hospital. This includes identifying needs, selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Hospital procurement professionals work to balance cost-effectiveness with quality and compliance with healthcare regulations. Their goal is to ensure that healthcare providers have the necessary resources to deliver safe and effective patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital procurement specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital Procurement Specialist, you need expertise in supply chain management, negotiation, and purchasing processes, typically supported by a relevant degree or certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Familiarity with procurement software, inventory management systems, and ERP platforms is essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help build vendor relationships and ensure compliance. These skills are crucial for maintaining cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply chains that support patient care and hospital operations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in hospital procurement, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in hospital procurement often encounter challenges such as supply chain disruptions, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. To effectively manage these issues, it’s important to build strong partnerships with reliable suppliers, stay updated on industry regulations, and utilize procurement software to track and optimize inventory. Regular communication with clinical staff also helps ensure that products meet patient care needs while staying within budget. Continuous training and process evaluation can further help mitigate risks and improve efficiency in the procurement cycle.

What is the difference between Hospital Procurement vs Hospital Purchasing?

AspectHospital ProcurementHospital Purchasing
ResponsibilitiesStrategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract managementOrder placement, vendor communication, invoice processing
CredentialsSupply chain certifications, procurement experienceBasic purchasing knowledge, vendor relations
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department collaborationAdministrative, transactional tasks
Industry UsageUsed in larger hospitals and health systemsCommon in smaller facilities and clinics

Hospital procurement involves strategic sourcing and contract management, focusing on long-term supplier relationships. Hospital purchasing is more transactional, handling day-to-day order processing. While procurement emphasizes planning and negotiations, purchasing centers on executing orders. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibilities within hospital supply chains.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Procurement job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,439 per year, or $35.3 per hour.

Director, Procurement Systems and Operations

NYC Health Hospitals

New York, NY • On-site

$117K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


NYC Health + Hospitals rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under the direction of the Director of Procurement, has primary responsibility for directing the activities of the Procurement Planning and Systems Development Group, Procurement Buying Group and Procurement Support Services Group. Directs and coordinates the development and analysis of Procurement Program Planning, intermediate and long-range planning, forecasting, economic factors of budgeting, and analysis of procedures that interface with other departments, health care settings and outside agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Directs and coordinates the development of policies, programs and operating procedures to facilitate the Division of Procurement in providing staff services, consultation and coordination on all aspects of product value analysis, specifications, vendor selection, quality assurance testing, product development, evaluation and selection.
  2. Directs and coordinates the development of policies, programs and operating procedures that will standardize and facilitate health care setting procurement practices.
  3. Analyzes operational activities, synthesizes operational imbalances and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness of cost of departmental activities in order to obtain objectives of programs.
  4. Directs and coordinates activities of the Procurement Planning and Systems Development Group in achieving the following:
    1. Recommending, planning and programming based on short-range and long-range goals.
    2. Reviewing present systems, policies and procedures to determine accuracy, adequacy and relevancy.
    3. Reviewing present systems to determine automation potential.
    4. Developing new programs to keep pace with Procurement's continuing growth and increasing responsibilities.
    5. Preparing proposals for change in any of the systems, policies or procedures.
    6. Where automation is indicated, developing formats and/or writing programs and loading same into system.
    7. Directing follow-up activities of new programs to ensure proper implementation.
    8. Directing the daily operation of the Procurement Information Processing Center.
    9. Training and supervising Advisory Unit personnel in the use of the information processing equipment.
    10. Preparing operating procedures and training manuals on the use of the information processing equipment.
    11. Periodically reviewing system capacity to determine that it is adequate, recommending upgrade configurations.
  5. Directs and coordinates the activities of the Procurement Buying Group; reviewing their work; making policy decisions in special cases; administering buyer development programs and handling special buying assignments.
  6. Directs and coordinates activities of the Procurement Support Services Groups: a. Clerical Support Group: Typing services; collation and distribution of bid packages; contracts and purchase orders; file maintenance. b. Administrative Support Group: Logging of all requisitions; assignment of bid opening dates; assignment of contract and purchase order numbers; coding of all purchase orders; processing invoices for payment; bid logging and security; conducting bid openings; maintaining flow charts of the status of bid packages and contracts; reception services; mail/messenger services; reproduction services; office supplies; catalog distribution; maintenance problems; telephone services.
  7. Directs and coordinates the development, preparation and maintenance of specifications and standards for capital equipment and supplies. Provides specifications to Department of Product Development and Evaluation to be placed on contract and assists in evaluation.
  8. Maintains liaison with vendors and manufacturers to be abreast of research developments, availability of new products and new applications and uses of established products. Establishes and maintains liaison with Product Development Managers in other public and private hospital systems and other governmental agencies to ensure mutual free interchange of information and cooperation in research and development projects.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management or other related discipline from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of satisfactory, full-time paid responsible experience in information processing, program management, systems development or related activity in a large governmental agency, hospital or health care facility, or hospital-related business firm, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in "1" above, and five (5) years of experience, as described in #2 above, one (1) year of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
Department Preferences
  • Fundamentals of hospital organization, standards, administration, regulations and applicable laws
  • Detail oriented with strong planning, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate with executive leaders within a health system or equivalent setting
  • Experience with ERP and supply chain programs such as LUM/JIT and inventory control systems
  • Accounting principles, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, demand planning, market/supplier research and analysis
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite especially with Excel

Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs

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