Buyer

Howard Head Sports Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine is hiring a Buyer in Vail, CO to handle direct procurement for Vail Health and Surgery Center Supply Chain. The role requires purchasing experience in a medical facility and familiarity with MMIS software. Strong Excel/Word skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

The position is full-time, on-site in Vail with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effective procurement aligned with contract terms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing in medical facility required.
• High degree of Windows sub systems (Excel, Word, E-mail) and specialty MMIS software.

Responsibilities

• Orders and expedites stock and non-stock supplies/services/equipment.
• Ensures contracts/pricing are correct from order to invoice.
• Checks requisitions for accuracy before ordering.
• Supports inventory management and cross-trained team coverage.
• Troubleshoots procurement exceptions and issues.
• Directs communication with ordering departments.
• Collaborates with Finance on invoicing discrepancies.
• Suggests improvements in Supply Chain methods.

Skills

Medical purchasing

MMIS software

Excel/Word/Email

Tools

MMIS software

Job description

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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 September 18, 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:

• Orders and expedites stock and non-stock supplies/services/equipment.
• Assures contracts/pricing are correct from time of order to invoice.
• 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
• 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:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.