Buyer

Buyer Materials Management Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Benefitted | Monday–Friday Starting Pay: $23.00, DOE Help Keep Exceptional Patient Care Moving Why This Role Matters Every patient interaction at Moab Regional Hospital depends on something being there when it's needed. From everyday medical supplies to specialized equipment, having the right products available at the right time and at the right price is essential to delivering excellent patient care. As our Buyer, you'll play an important behind-the-scenes role in making that happen. You'll collaborate with physicians, department managers, Inventory Specialists, vendors, Accounts Payable, and other hospital teams to coordinate purchasing, solve supply challenges, maintain accurate pricing and product information, and help ensure our teams have the resources they need to care for our community. This is more than placing orders. It's an opportunity to become a trusted resource across the hospital while helping MRH make thoughtful, responsible purchasing decisions. Meet Your Team You'll join a collaborative Materials Management team and work closely with: Physicians and clinical teams Department managers and leaders throughout the hospital Inventory Specialists Accounts Payable Vendors and supplier representatives Our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Teams throughout MRH who depend on Materials Management every day In a rural hospital, collaboration matters. You'll develop relationships across departments and see firsthand how your work supports both our employees and the patients they serve. Why You'll Enjoy Materials Management at MRH See the direct connection between your work and exceptional patient care. Build relationships with clinical and operational teams throughout the hospital. Work with vendors and our GPO to support responsible purchasing and accurate pricing. Develop expertise in healthcare purchasing, supply chain, contracting, and Materials Management systems. Use problem-solving and analysis to address pricing, availability, quality, and delivery challenges. Work in an environment where your ideas and attention to detail can make a meaningful difference. Build valuable healthcare experience with opportunities for continued professional growth. Be part of a collaborative rural hospital where departments work closely together. How You'll Make a Difference Collaborate with physicians, department managers, Inventory Specialists, and department leads to identify supply and equipment needs. Determine appropriate sources and order supplies and equipment according to hospital and departmental policies. Work with our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) to help ensure correct pricing is maintained in the Materials Management Information System (MMIS). Partner with Accounts Payable to help ensure invoicing is accurate. Request charge codes for products used in patient care and enter appropriate information into the item master to support patient billing. Meet regularly with vendors to receive product information and evaluate purchasing options. Request product samples and coordinate product returns and credits. Prepare bid specifications, develop basic Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and review quotations. Work with the Inventory Specialist to ensure supplies received from vendors are properly recorded and documented each day. Help resolve issues involving pricing, product availability, product quality, and delivery. Use Excel and other available information to support purchasing and bid-process decisions. Serve as a backup for other responsibilities within Materials Management as needed. Grow With Us Healthcare supply chain is far more than ordering products. It touches financial stewardship, patient safety, clinical operations, vendor relationships, inventory management, contracting, and organizational strategy. At Moab Regional Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of healthcare purchasing and Materials Management while building relationships across the organization. We believe in developing people, promoting from within when opportunities arise, and helping employees build meaningful careers in healthcare. Imagine Life in Moab Imagine finishing your workday knowing you've helped keep an entire hospital moving, then spending your evening hiking beneath red rock cliffs, exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, rafting the Colorado River, mountain biking world-famous trails, or simply enjoying life in a welcoming rural community. At MRH, you can build a meaningful healthcare career while enjoying everything that makes Moab an extraordinary place to call home. What You'll Bring High school diploma or GED equivalency required; college coursework in general education or business preferred. Previous purchasing experience within a public entity and/or medical setting preferred. Knowledge of purchasing and contracting policies, laws, and regulations preferred. Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills. Willingness and ability to learn and follow organizational procurement policies and procedures. Ability to investigate and resolve issues involving pricing, product availability, quality, and delivery. Ability to perform analysis using Excel to support bid-process decisions. Knowledge of purchasing Previous experience with the Meditech MMIS system preferred. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds independently on a regular basis and assist with moving heavier objects as needed. Ability to meet applicable pre-employment requirements. How We'll Invest in You At Moab Regional Hospital, we want employees to build careers, not simply hold jobs. Competitive hourly pay Comprehensive benefits Medical insurance Paid Time Off 403(b) retirement plan Continuing education and training opportunities Professional development Opportunities for internal career growth Collaborative and supportive workplace Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer HRSA-approved site Could This Be Your Next Chapter? If you're organized, analytical, relationship-focused, and enjoy solving problems, this could be an opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare while making an impact that reaches far beyond Materials Management. You don't have to provide direct patient care to make a difference in a patient's experience. When clinicians have the right resources at the right time, everyone benefits. Join Moab Regional Hospital and help ensure our teams have what they need to provide exceptional care to our community. Moab Regional Hospital is a Drug Free Workplace, and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check. Moab Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Moab Regional Hospital makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.