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This position is responsible for ensuring all purchase orders are issued and monitored for the organization through closure. Open order management is maintained through product receipt while ensuring data accuracy from requisition through closure upon invoice payment. Requires the ability to transition requisitions to purchase orders, follow-up, and maintain order status with a high level of accuracy across multiple systems.
This is a collaborative position and works with many other departments and vendors to ensure orders and needs are addressed and communicated. Works to resolve any open issues but escalates promptly when assistance is needed. Education
Key
Manually key requisitions to purchase orders Send purchase orders to vendors Obtain and enter purchase order confirmations (manual & EDI) Update and maintain purchase order status through product receipt Expedite and follow up on past due orders Beginner-level data management skills – review and update Prompt and appropriate customer service skills Promptly escalates for assistance to resolve open issues Participate in process development or continuous improvement activities Required
2 years Supply Chain Experience Basic Microsoft Office Suite Experience including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (create, open, modify, save, and send). Will consider equivalent tool experience
Bachelor’s degree Healthcare Supply Chain Experience and/or product line knowledge Data management skills including data analysis, report evaluation and/or creation Professional and prompt customer service with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Current certification from Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), International Society of Logistics (SOLE), Association for Supply Chain Management (NCMA), Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF), Project Management Institute (PMI), or Institute for Process Excellence (IpX) Licensure/Certification
FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Remote Shift Rotation: Day Rotation Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM Shift End Time: 4:30 PM Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $21.72 - $32.58 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
About the role
This position is responsible for ensuring all purchase orders are issued and monitored for the organization through closure. Open order management is maintained through product receipt while ensuring data accuracy from requisition through closure upon invoice payment.