Buyer

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Management professional to support the hospital’s purchasing team as the official buying agent.

You will plan short- and long-range commodity objectives, develop purchasing arrangements, and communicate them to user departments. You will process order acknowledgements and manage purchase orders from start to finish, coordinating with accounting to complete PO life cycles.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented; accurate, thorough and organized in handling purchasing tasks.
• Proficient in Excel and data entry; ability to analyze orders and supplier data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Strong customer service manners and communication with internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan short- and long-range commodity objectives and develop purchasing arrangements communicated to user departments.
• Process order acknowledgements from vendors and close/manage purchase orders from start to finish.
• Liaise with accounting to complete the purchase order life cycle and ensure funds are used efficiently.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excel

Independent worker

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Job description

WK Medical Center

• Materials Management
• Materials Management

Shreveport, LA

Non-Medical

Full-Time, Day, 8am-4:30pm

Posted 11/03/2026

Req # 11498

We are looking for a detailed person to join the Willis Knighton Health purchasing team. This person will act as an official buying agent for the institution and promote the most effective use of hospital funds in the acquisition of assigned products.

The person will plan for short and long-range commodity objectives and develop purchasing arrangements, which are communicated to user departments.

The person is responsible for performing clerical duties, including processing of order acknowledgements from vendors, and closing out/managing the purchase orders from start to end. This includes acting as a liaison with accounting to complete the purchase order life cycle.

Requirements

• Detail oriented
• Excel skills
• Can work independently
• Good customer service manners