Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

We are seeking a SENIOR BUYER in Wausau, Wisconsin at Aspirus Health. Under limited supervision, the Senior Buyer manages multiple projects supporting assets into the millions, conceptualizes current and future process flows, purchases goods and services, capital, service agreements, develops and analyzes data, implements vendor assessments, establishes relationships with clinicians and suppliers, and presents recommendations to leadership. This role also processes departmental requests, interacts with vendor representatives, performs cost/inventory analysis, and electronically or manually communicates orders. To suppliers. Coordinates follow up with the vendor receiving department or distribution of product as appropriate, accounts payable, and the user department. Serves as a resource concerning Purchasing policies and procedures, and related work as required.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of purchasing practices normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Three to five years’ project management experience in a medical environment or business office.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and supplies, accounting principles, and inventory operations beneficial.
• Ability to understand and develop health care process flows.
• Demonstrates strong clerical and computer skills. Must be able to use Excel spreadsheets for detailed analysis.
• Has strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Possesses excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize own workload.
• Possesses strong analytical skills, with a high attention to detail and accuracy.

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, Day Shift 8:00 am – 5 pm. 80 hours per pay period. Benefits package available.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialities. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothocric surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients, visitors, staff, and communities, Aspirus Health, requires COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Staff at any work site or remote location, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, are required to comply.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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