Purchasing/Inventory Specialist at Northfield Hospital & Clinics – Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield Hospital & Clinics
Northfield, Minnesota, 55057, United States
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Department: Supply Chain
Supervisor: Manager of Supply Chain
Supervises: None
Job Summary
The Purchasing/Inventory Specialist position is responsible for supplying the departments with medical supplies. This includes receiving, stocking the storeroom and departments, adding and removing items from inventories, inputting accurate product information in the central supply database, and analyzing par levels on a routine basis.
Compensation
We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $17.84—$25.18. This range reflects the base salary for this position.
Key Accountabilities
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Monitors department storerooms and CSR, maintaining PAR levels and restocking using data.
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Receives daily freight deliveries and delivers them to their location.
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Scans or uses inventory list to pull and deliver needed items for their department daily.
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Enters all movement of product in the Supply Chain information system daily.
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Ensures departments have adequate supplies by communicating and problem-solving with end users regarding their products, orders and changes in supply.
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Manages back orders and substitutions.
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Actively searches for contract pricing and vendors-assists departments with product standardization.
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Manages all shipping processes and receives shipments accurately.
Qualifications
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High school Diploma/GED
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Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize and stay organized
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One year or more of supply chain or warehousing experience, preferred
Schedule
- 80 hours per two-week pay period
- 6:30am-3:00pm
- Weekends as needed
- Flexibility to adjust or reduce hours based on departmental needs
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Availability to work holidays that fall on a weekday
Benefits
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Paid Time Off accrued starting on first paycheck
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Medical, Dental, and Vision (discount plan) coverage
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
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Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
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Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles
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Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education
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Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items
About Us
Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.
Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.
This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation, benefits, work schedules, and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.
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Job Location
Northfield, Minnesota, 55057, United States
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