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40Gundersen 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 7:00-3:30pm or 8:00am-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 1-2 days a week off-site
Starting pay of $20.22/hr and up, based on your relevant years of experience
What You'll Need:
High School Diploma or equivalency
Previous office experience preferred with strong organization and communication skills
What You'll Get:
A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution)
Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center
Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
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. 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 or call 608-775-0267
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