Buyer-Hybrid

Children's Wisconsin • West Allis, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Join a team that keeps care moving. As a Buyer at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our clinicians and staff have the supplies, equipment, and services they need to deliver exceptional care. This is a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven role where your attention to detail and service mindset truly make a difference. 🌟 What You’ll Do Manage procurement transactions for assigned departments and serve as their primary point of contact Purchase supplies, equipment, and services in alignment with established policies and procedures Recommend vendors and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Value Analysis teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities Support the organization by understanding department needs and sourcing the best solutions Actively use and maintain the Materials Management Information System (MMIS) 🎯 What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred 2+ years of supply chain experience in a fast‑paced office environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you collaborate easily with staff, leaders, physicians, and vendors A service‑oriented mindset and a high level of personal accountability Experience with MMIS systems strongly preferred; PeopleSoft or web‑based MMIS experience is a plus Proficiency with Windows-based software including Outlook, Excel, and Word 💡 Why You’ll Love This Role You’ll be part of a mission‑driven organization that impacts children and families every day Your work directly supports clinical teams and contributes to better patient outcomes You’ll collaborate with a wide range of professionals and build strong vendor partnerships Opportunities to contribute to cost‑saving initiatives and process improvements This is a hybrid position, where the buyers work from home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and are in office on Tuesday and Thursday. The office is located at Summit. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of supply chain experience in a fast‑paced office environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you collaborate easily with staff, leaders, physicians, and vendors
• A service‑oriented mindset and a high level of personal accountability
• Experience with MMIS systems strongly preferred; PeopleSoft or web‑based MMIS experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Windows-based software including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement transactions for assigned departments and serve as their primary point of contact
• Purchase supplies, equipment, and services in alignment with established policies and procedures
• Recommend vendors and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Value Analysis teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Support the organization by understanding department needs and sourcing the best solutions
• Actively use and maintain the Materials Management Information System (MMIS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees