Purchasing Agent Opportunity:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, receiving, distributing, and maintaining accurate financial and inventory records for a wide range of goods and services required to support North Central Health Care (NCHC) operations. This role collaborates closely with internal departments, vendors, and accounting staff to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and timely procurement while maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with organizational policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

The Purchasing Agent provides operational support and cross-coverage for Central Supply and Health Unit Purchasing functions as needed but does not have formal supervisory authority.

What You’ll Get:

• The starting pay range for this role is $21.73 - $23.67, based on education and experience.
• This job is a full-time, in person position, usually working during business hours.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What You Bring:

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or a closely related field.
• More than 1 year of experience in institutional purchasing, procurement or large scale buying.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field.
• More than 1 year of experience in healthcare, government, or large-scale purchasing environments.

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

What a Purchasing Agent does at NCHC:

• Source, evaluate, and purchase goods and services in a cost-effective and timely manner, ensuring quality, availability, and compliance with purchasing policies.
• Work with approved vendors, buying groups, and cooperative purchasing programs (e.g., MMCAP, Vizient, Amazon Business, Wisconsin DOA).
• Obtain and evaluate quotes for routine, specialty, and capital purchases in accordance with authorization requirements.
• Process requisitions, purchase orders, returns, credits, recalls, and outbound shipments.
• Receive and verify deliveries; reconcile packing slips, invoices, and receipts within accounting systems.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and distribution records in Abila/MIP and related systems.
• Coordinate inventory stocking, distribution, and documentation for commonly used organizational supplies.
• Serve as a liaison with Facilities, Maintenance, and external service providers for parts, repairs, and equipment ordering.
• Manage business mobile phone procurement, inventory tracking, billing review, and vendor coordination.
• Support furniture, fixture, and equipment (FFE) needs, including sourcing, delivery coordination, assembly, installation, storage, and disposal.
• Assist with audit preparation by providing documentation, reports, and process explanations as requested.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, product availability, and pricing within healthcare and public-sector procurement.
• Promote fiscal responsibility, safety, and compliance in all purchasing activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who We Are:

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at to learn more.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.