About this opportunity
Mille Lacs Health System lists this Temporary Full-Time Materials Buyer opportunity in onamia, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
THIS POSITION IS ONSITE AT OUR ONAMIA MINNESOTA LOCATION
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.
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
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Worksite address
onamia, MN, 56359, US
Who can apply
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