Overview
**Create Your Career With Us!**
**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:** Southpointe Clinic
**Location:** Fargo, ND
**Address:** 2400 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours – Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $19.00 – $30.50
**Job Summary**
Purchase materials and services in such a manner that maximum value is received for every dollar spent per established contracts. The Lead Purchasing Assistant position involves the procurement of items through the creation of Purchase orders. Purchase orders are submitted to suppliers, monitored, and expedited as requested. In the event there is not an established contract, the Purchaser will negotiate terms, price and conditions. This includes purchasing of supplies, equipment, services, and returning of product for credit within assigned categories. Must be able to work and communicate over the phone, in person, via e-mail and fax with all levels of staff, external manufacturers and distributors. Communication encompasses references to ordering, receiving, payment, returns, etc. Responsible for reconciling purchase order, facilitating receiving and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintains past due and cost message reports. Provides mentorship, training and guidance to newer Purchasing Agents. Directs open non-standardized requisitions and team sourcing activities with the assistance of Value Analysis, Category Management, and end-users to procure/substitute contracted/formulary items when appropriate. Assists with system efficiency and automation maintenance. Must project a professional and positive image, while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful work situations is required.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor’s degree required.
In leu of degree, minimum of three years’ experience in purchasing and/or a specialized coverage area (Lab, OR, IT cap/projects)
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proficient in ERP software.
**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-0175203
**Job Function:** Facilities and General Services
**Featured:** No
