Find & Apply For Buyer / Purchasing Agent Jobs in Vail, Colorado

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

Responsible for the "direct" procurement activities for Vail Health and Surgery Center Supply Chain.

What you will do:

Orders and expedites stock and non-stock supplies/services/equipment. Assures contracts/pricing are correct from time of order to invoice. Assist in item file/Vendor Maintenance. Checks Departmental requisitions for accuracy before ordering. Helps direct related inventory management functions. Member of Materials Admin On-Call team and will be responsible for filling in for non-productive coverage in a cross-trained environment. Trouble shoots fall outs and non-typical issues related to procurement. High degree of windows sub systems (excel, word, e-mail) and specialty MMIS software. Directs/coordinates communication with ordering departments. Works with Finance on invoicing discrepancies. Suggests improvements in Supply Chain methods and process. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Must be HIPAA compliant This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

Knowledge of purchasing in medical facility required.

Education:

N/A License(s) and Certification(s): N/A Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time)

Include:

Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:

Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits:

Medical Dental Vision Educational Programs:

Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational Funds Paid Time Off:

Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.

Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability

Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:

Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance