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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

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.

At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference? Join our Central Supply / Purchasing team in Wabasha, MN.

What you will get:

Pay range of $20.79 – 30.09/ hour + based on experience!Department that supports you as you do your best work.Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What's Available:

0.2 FTE (8 hours per week).Scheduled Monday – Friday, one day per week.

What you will do:

Perform a variety of purchasing functions including processing and expediting orders in a timely manner, delivery to departments, stock and restocking of materials.May float between medical center campus (Grant Blvd) and health care center campus (Shields Avenue).Join a team that cares for each other as much as our organization cares for the patients and residents receiving care at St. Elizabeth’s

What you need:

High School Diploma or equivalent  Experience in supply chain/ purchasing or related field

Gundersen Health System, which includes St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha, MN 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

Job Description:

The Purchasing Assistant assists the Purchasing Agent 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 Purchasing Agents 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 the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Brenda Creighton

Recruiter Email Address:

blcreigh@gundersenhealth.org

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