Purchasing Assistant | Full Time, Pharmacy | West Salem, WI
 Gundersen Health System | |
retirement plan
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 United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse | |
 Sep 12, 2024 | |
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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: 40Gundersen Health System is looking to add a dedicated and organized Purchasing Assistant to our team in West Salem, Wisconsin to support our Pharmacy team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient and effective distribution of medications across our regional locations. Responsibilities:
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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. 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 | |