Buyer

Vail Health; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Annual Supplemental Educational Funds

PTO: Up to five weeks in first year

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate

Life insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Wellbeing reimbursement up to $1,000

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a procurement professional to manage direct procurement activities for our hospital and Surgery Center Supply Chain. You will place orders, expedite stock, verify pricing and contracts, and support vendor maintenance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, resolving invoicing discrepancies with Finance, and suggesting supply chain process improvements while upholding HIPAA compliance and a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing in medical facility required.
• Proficiency with MMIS software and MS Office (Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Medical facility purchasing

Vendor coordination

Tools

MMIS software

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

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.

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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:: $29.74 USD - $41.04 USD