Hospital Materials Buyer - Inventory & Procurement

Sweetwater Memorial; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is seeking a Materials Management Buyer to coordinate purchasing of hospital supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement and timely availability. This role supports the Materials Management department by maintaining inventory control, collaborating with staff, and securing supplies through GPO-compliant contracts to support high-quality patient care.

In the absence of the Director of Materials Management, you will provide operational oversight to sustain

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree preferred; 1+ year in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain in hospital setting.
• Strong computer, multitasking, customer service, and decision-making skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs purchasing activities for hospital supplies with cost-effective procurement.
• Manages storage and distribution through GPO-compliant contracts to support patient care.
• Maintains inventory control and collaborates with staff to ensure availability of supplies.
• Provides operational and supervisory oversight in the absence of the Director of Materials Management.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Decision making

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is seeking a Materials Management Buyer to coordinate purchasing of hospital supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement and timely availability. This role supports the Materials Management department by maintaining inventory control, collaborating with staff, and securing supplies through GPO-compliant contracts to support high-quality patient care.

In the absence of the Director of Materials Management, you will provide operational oversight to sustain