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Purchasing Assistant

Gundersen Health System
paid holidays
United States, Wisconsin, West Salem
Oct 31, 2024
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Gundersen Health System is looking to add a Purchasing Assistant to our team in West Salem, Wisconsin.

What You'll Do:

You will be responsible for processing and expediting orders pertaining to general and specialized medical supplies, clinical supplies, medical equipment, and services.

What's Available:

  • Full time, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)

  • Schedule primarily Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

  • Location: Must be within driving distance to our location in West Salem, WI

  • After training there is a potential to have a hybrid schedule - Will allow a few day a week off-site

  • Starting pay of $20.79/hr and up, based on your years of experience

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalency

  • Previous office experience preferred with strong organization and communication skills

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:
  • Competitive Benefits:We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, pet insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.

  • Work-Life Balance:We prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

  • Professional Development:Invest in your future with our Tuition Invest Program (up to $3,000 per year), access to hundreds of internal courses, and our Career Development Center.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:We foster a welcoming environment with an inclusive celebration program, Unconscious Bias Training, and Patient Care resources.

  • Additional Perks:Enjoy an 18% discount on your Verizon data plan and a 20% discount on Gundersen services not covered by insurance

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's who we are.

Job Description:

The Purchasing Assistant assists the Purchasing Manager, Sr. Buyers and Category Managers to perform a variety of purchasing functions including processing and expediting orders in a timely manner. The Purchasing Assistant maintains the Materials Management System in relation to Purchasing.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for processing/expediting orders, and/or purchasing orders for materials and services within area of responsibility.

2. Responsible for coordinating the return of material goods to suppliers as needed.

3. Maintains the Materials Management System based on standards determined by management.

4. Supports the Sr Buyers to communicate out of stock concerns, buyer message issues, assists with product substitution procurement, and other tasks as determined appropriate.

5. Assists in maintaining SOPS for the Purchasing Assistant work within the Purchasing Department to reflect current process and procedure.

6. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalency

DESIRED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or two-year or higher education in related field

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

2 years or more experience in supply chain or related field

DESIRED

6 months or more experience in Lawson/Infor software

Age Specific Population Served:

Nonage Specific (N/A)

OSHA Category:

Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Walking/Standing Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Lifting - Other Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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