Temporary Full-Time Materials Buyer

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE AT OUR ONAMIA MINNESOTA LOCATION

This position is being posted to provide coverage for a bargaining unit employee who is currently on an approved leave of absence. Applicants should be aware that this is a temporary position and that continued employment beyond the leave period is not guaranteed.

Summary

Sourcing hospital supplies, office supplies and uniforms/clothing for Mille Lacs Health System. Maintains inventory integrity, manages inventory data and edits inventory details. Delivers supplies throughout health system. Enters purchase order data, rotates inventory stock and assists customers in procuring desired products.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

• Works independently with little or no supervision and makes good decisions. *
• Works with department managers on their supply needs including replenishing storage areas and department requisitions.
• Place orders, expedite orders, and resolve any product, pricing, or invoicing discrepancies.
• Researches new and existing items with vendors, including substitutes and contract pricing.
• Receive supplies correctly and resolve any discrepancies, damages, or product returns.*
• Proper tagging and storage of inventory items. Routinely check for expired products*
• Maintain Inventory Management System part set up, storage area set up, inventory adjustments, annual physical inventory transactions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree required or demonstrated 2-5 years' experience in healthcare purchasing and receiving.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management preferred.
• Healthcare inventory management experience required. Education may serve in lieu of inventory management experience.
• Demonstrable skills with Microsoft Office and Windows required.
• Must be physically able to lift/store and deliver inventory and purchased items to departments.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Professional written and verbal communication

• Expertise with computer based data
• Analytical skills to evaluate system set ups, identify root causes for inventory discrepancies.
• Ethical Conduct with suppliers and employees
• Flexibility to accommodate late shipments, staff shortages, and projects.
• Initiative to identify improvements, cost savings, patient satisfaction.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Team player and positive attitude
• Technical Capacity to research products or work with computer system.
• Time Management to efficiently complete daily tasks and prioritize based on organization need.
• Quality and Safety focused

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Materials Buyer -M-F (40 hours per week), must have flexibility based on deliveries.

Supervisory Responsibility

None