***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Purchasing Support - Conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends; and,
• Procurement Support - Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents, processing receiving reports, and payments.; conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements; and,
• Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in medical facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties:

This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities. Major duties and responsibilities include:

· Purchasing Support - Conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends; and,

· Procurement Support - Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents, processing receiving reports, and payments.; conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements; and,

· Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in medical facility.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Serves as Assistant Acquisition Manager, responsible for assisting the Senior Acquisition Manager.
• Overseeing and managing all functions of contracting management and acquisition planning functions.
• Performs a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, recommending, managing, and advising on functions involving complex programs.
• Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs within these constraints.
• Serves as a representative on procurement task forces.
• Supports the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

• Serves as Assistant Acquisition Manager, responsible for assisting the Senior Acquisition Manager.
• Overseeing and managing all functions of contracting management and acquisition planning functions.
• Performs a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, recommending, managing, and advising on functions involving complex programs.
• Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs within these constraints.
• Serves as a representative on procurement task forces.
• Supports the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

• Serves as Assistant Acquisition Manager, responsible for assisting the Senior Acquisition Manager.
• Overseeing and managing all functions of contracting management and acquisition planning functions.
• Performs a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, recommending, managing, and advising on functions involving complex programs.
• Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs within these constraints.
• Serves as a representative on procurement task forces.
• Supports the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

• Serve as an Inventory Management Specialist and Property Book Officer for Fort Benning House Office, by coordinating the needs of the Unaccompanied housing program.
• Ensure personal accountability for unaccompanied housing designated property.
• Prepares reports which reflect the status of availability and degree of serviceability for all applicable furnishings and equipment.

• Position requires certification per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements necessary to obtain a Contracting Officer Warrant, authorizing signature and the full range of responsibilities that accompany contracting officer duties.
• Manages extensive contact between personnel and customers relating to changes in policies/regulations as changes occur.
• Evaluates overall performance of employees to identify developmental or training needs required to perform the duties of the job assigned.
• Implements a quality assurance process for monitoring accuracy of pre/post contracting actions.
• Advise Customers/Management/Command regarding contracting/procurement policy issues.

Guardian Pharmacy of Dallas Fort-Worth is part of the Guardian Pharmacy Services network and prides itself on its customer service. Each team member plays an integral part in the success of the pharmacy.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 AM - 6 PM WEEKENDS ON PER DIEM BASIS

The Inventory Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in monitoring and maintaining the pharmacy inventory.  Ensures pharmacy has sufficient supply of inventory to meet operational needs while maintaining targeted inventory levels.

Attributes Required:               

• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential Job Functions (include the following):

The Inventory Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in monitoring and maintaining the pharmacy inventory.  Ensures pharmacy has sufficient supply of inventory to meet operational needs while maintaining targeted inventory levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (include the following):

• Receive, process, unpack and check in orders on daily basis
• Place and organize inventory on shelves.  Ensure products are labeled.
• Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels. Restock shelves from overstock daily. Remove outdated products from shelves for return. 
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with maintaining pharmacy system by updating NDCs in a timely manner
• Participate in quarterly physical inventory. 
• May assist in filling and packaging of prescriptions
• May assist with submitting all regular daily orders to ensure availability of products and smooth workflow in the pharmacy
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB)

Skills and Qualifications:

• 1+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience)
• Inventory Management skills
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire about inaccuracies

Work Environment:

• Due to the collaborative nature of the business and the need to service customers, the employee must be able to interact effectively with others in an office environment, manage conflict, and handle stressful situations and deadlines. 
• Ability to work flexible hours

Full-Time employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and supplemental life insurance, and PTO.

All employees are eligible to enroll in our company matched 401(k) plan.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.  We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As an IT Procurement Category Manager, supporting the Procurement Team, you will work with project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting, and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high-quality, timely, and cost-effective manner.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Support project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high quality, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Support the business with contracting (negotiation and implementation of frame agreements, services agreements, confidentiality agreements and other agreements).
• Procurement category management with a focus in Information Technology (cloud services, professional services, infrastructure, hardware, software, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of working with suppliers, third parties and external service providers, ideally in pharmaceutical and medical device industry.
• Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.)
• Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing , Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration Supplier Performance Management, May include Strategic Sourcing.
• Create full spend transparency (spend baselines, KPIs, and metrics).
• Ensure support to the project leaders and cross-functional teams in the selection and management of suppliers and service providers on a project-to-project basis and link these decisions with the overall global category strategies.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ALCON:

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs.; Assoc. +9 yrs.; M.S. +2 yrs.; PhD+0 yrs.)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with procurement category management with a focus in Information Technology (cloud services, professional services, infrastructure, hardware, software, etc.)
• Excellent negotiation skills and knowledge to set up supply & service agreements in close cooperation with internal legal departments
• Experience with SAP Ariba; analytics experience, as well as experience utilizing spend analytics tools, a plus

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.
• Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.
• Focused and strategic growth and development opportunities.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!

Additional Position Information:

• Work hours: standard work hours, 4/1 hybrid schedule (Mon-Thurs onsite, Friday remote)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 15%
• Relocation assistance: no
• Sponsorship available: no

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Schedule Weekly Hours:

This part time role 0.6 FTE will be three days per week; will require working at two different locations in Wabasha. Typical hours will be Monday - Friday; day shift.

Job Description:

The Purchasing Assistant assists the Purchasing Agent to perform a variety of purchasing functions including processing and expediting orders in a timely manner. The Purchasing Assistant maintains the Materials Management System in relation to Purchasing.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for processing/expediting orders, and/or purchasing orders for materials and services within area of responsibility.

2. Responsible for coordinating the return of material goods to suppliers as needed.

3. Maintains the Materials Management System based on standards determined by management.

4. Supports the Purchasing Agents to communicate out of stock concerns, buyer message issues, assists with product substitution procurement, and other tasks as determined appropriate.

5. Assists in maintaining SOPS for the Purchasing Assistant work within the Purchasing Department to reflect current process and procedure.

6. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalency

DESIRED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or two-year or higher education in related field

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

2 years or more experience in supply chain or related field

DESIRED

6 months or more experience in Lawson/Infor software

Age Specific Population Served:

Nonage Specific (N/A)

OSHA Category:

Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Walking/Standing Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Lifting - Other Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

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