Quick Summary
Key Responsibilities
Executes purchasing activities and manages supply, service, repair, and capital purchase orders to support organizational, equipment, and project needs. Supports cost, quality,
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BuyerProcurement & Purchasing
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:
- 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:
- 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.
What We Offer
~1 min read✓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:
Annual wellbeing reimbursement
✓Recreation discounts
✓Pet insurance
Hourly Pay:
$29.74—$41.04 USD
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Vail, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $61,859–$85,363 a year
- 3% below the $75,500 median for Buyer jobs on Jobera (184 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
- First seen
- November 13, 2026
- Last seen
- November 13, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 72%
- Scored at
- November 13, 2026
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