Purchasing Assistant

Gundersen Health System • West Salem, WI

2d • $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team! In this role, you’ll be involved with managing orders pertaining to general and specialized medical supplies, clinical supplies, and medical equipment. You will be responsible for updating various internal systems and supporting Sr. buyers. Your work will directly impact our ability to serve patients and staff. This role is ideal for someone that is seeking independent work but also values being a part of a collaborative, service driven team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency, Required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Independent and self-motivated: You’re comfortable managing your own workload and staying productive with minimal supervision.
• Resilient customer service mindset and the ability to remain calm, professional, and solution focused in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency with computers and data entry

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP or Materials Management Systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Managing orders pertaining to general and specialized medical supplies, clinical supplies, and medical equipment.
• Updating various internal systems
• Supporting Sr. buyers.

Benefits

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED