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40Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy is essential? Join our Surgical team as a Purchasing Assistant and become the mastermind behind keeping our OR running smoothly!
What You'll Do:
Utilize Lawson to efficiently process purchase orders for critical surgical supplies
Maintain detailed records of inventory levels and ensure timely re-ordering
What's Available:
Full time, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday hours between 6:30am-3:30pm
Location: Onsite, Main Campus - La Crosse, WI
Starting pay of $20.22/hr and up, based on your relevant years of experience
What You'll Need:
High School Diploma or equivalency
2 years or more experience in supply chain, purchasing, or medical setting
Experience working in a healthcare and familiarity with medical terminology a plus!
The ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast paced environment
In addition to this meaningful and important work, we offer a competitive benefits package:
Benefits:In addition to medical and dental, we have pet insurance and a substantial contribution to retirement
Work/life balance:24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, generous PTO and paid holidays
Health/Wellness:GunderZen Relaxation Room including massage chairs, corporate gym and yoga, local gym discounts
Professional Development:Tuition Invest Program totaling up to $3k per year, access to a catalogue of hundreds of internal courses, corporate incubator, Career Development Center
DEI:12 months of Celebration to include monthly educational events, DEI Committee
Other:18% discount on data plan through Verizon, 20% discount at Gundersen locations for services not covered by insurance
By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our surgeons have the tools they need to provide exceptional patient care.
Ready to make a difference behind the scenes? Apply today!
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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