Procurement Spclst

Children's Minnesota; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota in the Upper Midwest seeks a procurement professional to own purchase order processing and price discrepancy resolution, ensuring right products are sourced for the right departments.

Hybrid role with three days in-office and two days remote; associate's degree or equivalent with three years purchasing experience; healthcare experience preferred. Must be Minnesota or Wisconsin resident.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience plus at least three years purchasing experience.
• Healthcare purchasing or hospital supply chain experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Owns purchase order processing from start to finish.
• Owns price discrepancy resolution for non-contract products.
• Ensures correct price loaded into ERP system.
• Sources and secures substitute products during shortages.
• Manages GHX interface, match exceptions and open order reporting.
• Provides a high level of customer service.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP knowledge

GHX interface

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GHX interface

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary

Owns purchase order processing from start to finish. Owns price discrepancy resolution regarding non-contract products and ensure correct price is loaded into ERP system. Obtains the right products, equipment and services at the right time for the right department at the right price and in the right quantity; sources and secures substitute product in the event of a product and/or market shortage; creates awareness and acts on product specific availability concerns; owns procurement related order resolution such as GHX interface, match exceptions and open order reporting and provides a high level of customer service.

Location

Hybrid - Requires 3 days in office/2 days Remote **Must be Minnesota or Wisconsin Resident** Associate's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of three years purchasing experience preferably in health care. Business or hospital supply chain experience desirable.

Physical Demands

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Salary

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

Job offers contingent upon completion of

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.