Buyer

Howard Head; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Housing program

Childcare reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine is seeking a Buyer to handle direct procurement for Vail Health and Surgery Center Supply Chain in a full-time, on-site capacity in Vail, CO.

Responsibilities include executing purchasing, managing POs, and supporting cost, quality, and contract compliance while maintaining data accuracy and assisting with invoice resolution and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supply chain experience required.
• 2 years of healthcare supply chain experience preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• CMRP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes purchasing activities and manages supply, service, repair, and capital purchase orders to support organizational, equipment, and project needs.
• Supports cost, quality, and contract compliance initiatives through effective procurement practices.
• Monitors and responds to supply disruptions, shortages, recalls, and other sourcing challenges.
• Maintains item master, catalog, and supply chain system data to support operational effectiveness and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Investigates and resolves invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, purchase order exceptions, and other billing-related issues to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Provides customer-focused support to departments regarding requisitions, supply chain processes, and product needs.
• Collaborates with vendors and suppliers to resolve issues and support business objectives.
• Provides cross-functional support across purchasing, inventory, and departmental operations as assigned.
• Leads and participates in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, efficiency, and stewardship.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Sourcing

Data accuracy

Cross-functional

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Explore job opportunities at Howard Head Sports Medicine.

Buyer

Buyer

New

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Supply Chain Clinical No Close Date November 27, 2026

Pay

Hourly $29.74 – $41.04 USD

About the opportunity:

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

What you will do:

• Executes purchasing activities and manages supply, service, repair, and capital purchase orders to support organizational, equipment, and project needs.
• Supports cost, quality, and contract compliance initiatives through effective procurement practices.
• Monitors and responds to supply disruptions, shortages, recalls, and other sourcing challenges.
• Maintains item master, catalog, and supply chain system data to support operational effectiveness and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Investigates and resolves invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, purchase order exceptions, and other billing-related issues to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Provides customer-focused support to departments regarding requisitions, supply chain processes, and product needs.
• Collaborates with vendors and suppliers to resolve issues and support business objectives.
• Provides cross-functional support across purchasing, inventory, and departmental operations as assigned.
• Leads and participates in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, efficiency, and stewardship.

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

• 2 years of supply chain experience required.
• 2 years of healthcare supply chain experience preferred.

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

License(s) and Certification(s)

• CMRP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification preferred.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• 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:
  • Annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.