Remote Procurement Specialist I – PO Creation & Expediting

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking an experienced Purchasing/Procurement specialist to ensure purchase orders are issued and monitored through closure. You will transition requisitions to POs, follow up on orders, and maintain data accuracy across systems.

This collaborative role works with multiple departments and vendors to resolve open issues promptly. The position offers day-shift hours with potential remote/hybrid options, and requires basic data management and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supply chain experience required.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite including Excel (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) experience.

Responsibilities

• Manual entry of requisitions to purchase orders.
• Send purchase orders to vendors and obtain confirmations (manual & EDI).
• Update PO status through product receipt and close orders after invoice payment.
• Expedite and follow up on past due orders; resolve issues and escalate when needed.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EDI

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking an experienced Purchasing/Procurement specialist to ensure purchase orders are issued and monitored through closure. You will transition requisitions to POs, follow up on orders, and maintain data accuracy across systems.

This collaborative role works with multiple departments and vendors to resolve open issues promptly. The position offers day-shift hours with potential remote/hybrid options, and requires basic data management and customer service skills.