Materials Buyer-Temporary Full-Time

Mille Lacs Health System • Onamia, MN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is being posted to provide temporary coverage from December 1st, 2026-February 26th, 2026, at minimum. Applicants should be aware that this is a temporary position and that continued employment beyond the leave period is not guaranteed. The role involves sourcing hospital supplies, office supplies, and uniforms/clothing for Mille Lacs Health System. The Materials Buyer will maintain inventory integrity, manage inventory data, and edit inventory details. This role also includes delivering supplies throughout the health system, entering purchase order data, rotating inventory stock, and assisting customers in procuring desired products.

Requirements

• Associates Degree required or demonstrated 2-5 years' experience in healthcare purchasing and receiving.
• Healthcare inventory management experience required.
• Demonstrable skills with Microsoft Office and Windows required.
• Must be physically able to lift/store and deliver inventory and purchased items to departments.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Management preferred.
• Education may serve in lieu of inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree