What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent, Materials Management (0125) position at Community Memorial Hospital - Cloquet?
CMH Overview
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH), a designated Critical Access hospital, is more than just a hospital. It’s an independent healthcare campus that provides access to high quality primary and specialty care for Carlton County and beyond.
Since 1958, CMH has provided exceptional care to our neighbors throughout Carlton County and beyond. Our team of over 400 staff and healthcare providers are guided by our mission & vision:
MISSION: Your Neighbors Caring for You
VISION: Community Memorial Hospital is the local health system of choice for quality health care, ensuring local access in collaboration with our local and regional partners.
CMH is pleased to offer the following benefits to all regular full and part-time employees working a .5 FTE (20 hours/week) or above. Employees become eligible for all benefits on the first day of the month following their date of hire. Benefits include medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid personal time off (includes vacation, sick time and holidays), funeral leave, fitness reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, employee illness bank, and christmas club.
CMH is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Job Summary
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing supplies, equipment, and services. The agent follows up to ensure orders have been transmitted accurately and on a timely basis according to requisition priority.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Previous purchasing/buying experience in the healthcare industry preferred.
- Must be able to work independently and make appropriate self-directed decisions.
- Be able to work effectively under emergency situations.
- Must be knowledgeable of materials management practices, procedures, and guidelines.
- Must have health-related industry, materials management background for negotiating contracts that are competitive with market pricing.
- Must be computer software literate.
- Must posses a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
Wage: Depending on your work experience, you could earn an annual salary of $51,467 up to $72,053.
Posting Number: MM-PA-0125
Department: Materials Management
Status: Regular Full-time
Schedule: Primarily Days, May require off shift hours as needed e.g., inventory
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Posting Date: 02/13/2025
Internal Deadline: Open until filled
Number of Hours: 80 in 2 weeks
FTE: 1.0
Contract: Non-Contract, Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,467.00 - $72,053.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Cloquet, MN 55720 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cloquet, MN 55720: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,467 - $72,053
