Procurement Agent I

Essentia Health • Esko, MN

8d • $22 - $33 • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring purchase orders are issued and monitored for the organization through closure. Open orders are managed through product receipt, with data accuracy maintained from requisition through closure upon invoice payment. The role transitions requisitions to purchase orders, follows up, and maintains order status accurately across multiple systems. It collaborates with departments and vendors to address and communicate orders and needs, resolves open issues, and escalates promptly when assistance is needed.

Requirements

• Two years of supply chain experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite experience, including the ability to create, open, modify, save, and send files in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; equivalent tool experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Healthcare supply chain experience and/or product line knowledge.
• Data management skills, including data analysis, report evaluation, and/or report creation.
• Professional and prompt customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Current certification from ASCM, ISM, SOLE, NCMA, CSCMP, IBF, PMI, or IpX.

Responsibilities

• Manually key requisitions to purchase orders.
• Send purchase orders to vendors.
• Obtain and enter purchase order confirmations manually and through EDI.
• Update and maintain purchase order status through product receipt.
• Expedite and follow up on past-due orders.
• Review and update data as part of beginner-level data management.
• Provide prompt and appropriate customer service.
• Promptly escalate open issues for assistance and resolution.
• Participate in process development or continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health. Benefit eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed