Purchasing and Central Supply Coordinator

Purchasing and Central Supply Coordinator

Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors – Albany, NY About the Role
Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors is seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and personable Purchasing and Central Supply Coordinator to join our team full-time. In this vital role, you will ensure our facility remains fully equipped to provide high-quality care by managing the end-to-end lifecycle of our supplies—from strategic sourcing and vendor management to internal distribution. We are looking for a leader who can balance cost-effectiveness with quality, ensuring our staff has exactly what they need to serve our residents effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Mentor: Supervise the Central Supply Clerk, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Inventory Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations of Central Supply, maintaining optimal inventory levels (par levels) and ensuring all storage areas are safe and organized.
• Strategic Sourcing: Research and select the best sources for supplies and equipment using current contracts; analyze product specs alongside department heads to ensure quality.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor product costs, make recommendations for savings, assign general ledger numbers to purchases, and coordinate with Accounts Payable.
• Logistics Management: Oversee shipping and receiving to verify order accuracy.
• Hands-on Support: Step in during the Central Supply Clerk’s absence to stock oxygen rooms, fill requisitions, and maintain supply areas.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of purchasing policies, warehouse management, and inventory control procedures.
• Skills: Excellent communication, a collaborative team spirit, and a high level of sensitivity toward the needs of older adults.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (and over 50 lbs. with assistance); ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, and pull regularly.

Why Join Daughters of Sarah?
We pride ourselves on a culture of kindness and respect. If you are organized, proactive, and have a passion for supporting a community that cares for seniors, we would love to meet you.

Apply Today
Join our mission to provide a comfortable and well-supplied home for our residents. Please submit your resume through the Daughters of Sarah Career Portal or apply directly via Indeed.

Daughters of Sarah is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, family or marital status, gender (including gender identity and transgender), sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), military status, genetic information, qualified disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations. Daughters of Sarah will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you been fully COVID Vaccinated and received at least one booster or have a valid exemption?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person