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Purchasing Assistant (Full Time, Pharmacy)

Gundersen Health System
retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse
Sep 22, 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

Join us! We are seeking a motivated and flexible candidate with a strong customer service background who is energized by working in a fast-paced environment as a Purchasing Assistant with our Pharmacy Team!

At #GundersenHealthSystems we are a Teaching Hospital! This position schedules for patients in various departments throughout our organization! Join a dynamic and team that provides #loveplusmedicine through their work.

What you will get:

  • Starting pay of $20.79/hr. + more for experience!

  • Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program

  • Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

  • Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.

  • Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What's Available:

  • 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)

  • Shift: Monday-Friday, Days

  • Department(s): Pharmacy

  • Location: La Crosse, Onsite

What you will do:

  • Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients through providing the best first/last impressions with top-level customer service.

  • Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.

What you need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalency

  • 2 years or more experience in supply chain or related field

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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