Purchasing Specialist

Summit Orthopedics; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 28,433 - 35,542; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)/profit sharing

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for its Landmark Surgery Center in Woodbury, MN. The role is full-time with 8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with potential to float to other Summit locations.

You will manage orders, verify deliveries, maintain inventory, and support sterile processing as needed. Base hourly pay ranges from $20.64 to $25.80, with eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive rewards package including health, dental, vision, disability,

Qualifications

• One year of purchasing and/or inventory control experience.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• High School diploma required including basic administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for forms, clerical supplies, medical supplies, office equipment and medical equipment.
• Authorize and verify received orders against slips.
• Inventory and restock supply shelves during scheduled checks.
• Ensure orders are received and distributed to correct areas.
• Communicate with vendors about orders and issues.
• Update pricing and product references with the database team.
• Order paper supplies for housekeeping.
• Provide backup for surgery center processing/as applicable.
• Assist staff with manpower requests as needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Vendor communication

Healthcare environment

Education

High School diploma

BLS certification

Job description

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values - Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service - are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.

Under supervision, the Purchasing Specialist assumes responsibility for placing orders, receiving/checking in orders, maintaining accurate inventory and charging methods for the entire surgery center. The Purchasing Specialist will also be responsible for picking all surgical procedures for scheduled case from physician preference cards, and for obtaining all special request items when procedures are scheduled. The Purchasing Specialist will be able to provide backup in sterile processing/decontamination areas and instrument assembly when needed.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Landmark Surgery Center located in Woodbury, MN. 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday with a schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 pm (schedule is subject to change). This position may require flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.

Primary duties:

• Places orders for forms, clerical supplies, medical supplies, office equipment and medical equipment to appropriate vendors by calling, faxing or electronic mail.
• Authorizes, unpacks, and verifies all received and ordered supplies against order slip and packing slip.
• Inventory and restock medical/clerical supply shelves during periodic scheduled inventory control reviews.
• Ensure orders are received and distributed to correct areas of surgery center.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders and service problems, reviews new or alternate supplies.
• Informs database entry staff of new products and provides them with correct pricing and reference numbers.
• Orders paper supplies for housekeeping.
• Provides backup for surgery center processing/aide.
• Assists with manpower request from staff: i.e.: under request to assist with physically restraining patients who may require restraint for the safety of other patients/staff.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $20.64 to $25.80 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Experience

One year of purchasing and/or inventory control experience required. (required)Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred. (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support (required)

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