Purchasing Assistant

Job Category: Supply Chain

Requisition Number: PURCH
010101

• Posted :
  September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $19.65 USD to $29.86 USD

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Edina, MN 55435, USA

The Purchasing Assistant places product orders and distributes incoming supplies and specialty products to ensure materials are available for patient care teams in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 1630 PM out of our Crosstown Surgery Center, Edina.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Job Functions:

• Continuously monitor and replenish product stock according to established par levels in support of daily operations and patient care workflows
• Receive and unpack medical supply and pharmaceutical shipments from distributors, verifying that orders are complete and accurate
• Order non – medical supplies to include office, janitorial, and breakroom items as requested
• Ensure supplies are distributed to the correct storage and point of care locations within the surgery center
• Facilitate product returns through the vendor and ENVI software
• Review physician preference cards and procure medical supplies for surgery case carts as requested to support departmental clinical teams
• Assist in coordination and completion of periodic and cyclic inventory counts
• Assist with obtaining quotes for instrumentation and equipment purchases
• Work in coordination with the site Purchasing Specialist and Director with report development and data review
• Participate in special projects to include review of product lot numbers for recall notifications, updating PAR locations before and after inventory counts, updating barcode labels, and obtaining delivery ETA from vendors on open orders
• Assist with periodic housekeeping projects to facilitate safe and aseptic storage of medical supplies as scheduled
• Maintains accurate data entry within inventory and clinical system software
• Ability to lift objects more than 25 pounds and less than 60. Able to push/pull objects more than 50 pounds on a cart
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of experience in materials handling related position such as purchasing, warehouse, or hospital supply chain experience preferred

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more .
  • Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
  • All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per day).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry office supplies or files weighing up to20 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
• Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment…