Job description

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: GSS National Campus

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 4800 W 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40. 00

Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

Department Details

A fantastic opportunity to join the Sanford Health Family at an entry level purchasing position with fast pace working environment to support the ever growing Sanford Enterprise.

The day-to-day work involves:
placing purchase order to vendor
obtaining confirmations
tracking purchasing information
maintaining documentation through our ERP system

This position requires:
ability to multitask
utilize multiple Microsoft systems
meet deadlines/cutoff on a daily basis
This position offers a flexible schedule after training. Hours can be worked between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Opportunity for remote work after in person training!

Come join our purchasing team where you get the opportunity to support our clinicians, patients, and our communities throughout Sanford.

Job Summary

Primary duties of a purchasing assistant is working closely with Sanford departments to process orders requested by end users. Maintain purchase orders and address purchasing issues until the products are delivered, received and invoices are paid to close the purchase order. Procurement of items through the creation of Purchase orders submitted to suppliers, monitoring and expediting orders as requested. Resolves shipments errors with suppliers. Strive to achieve maximum value in the purchase of materials and services per established contracts. Negotiate terms, price, and conditions in the event of a non-established contract. Such conditions include the purchasing of supplies, equipment, services, shipping and returning of product for credit with assigned categories. Must be able to work and communicate with all levels of internal staff, external manufacturers and distributors in reference to ordering, receiving, payment or returns.

Process requisitions and issue purchase orders for supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Follow up on past due purchase orders. Validate and resolve pricing discrepancies. Process vendor returns. Strong communication skills, in both written and verbal forms. Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proficient in ERP software. Minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing preferred.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0122447

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No

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