Buyer

Open Until Filled. This is for internal candidates only. This is a secondary relief position.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year purchasing experience in the hospital field: supplies, equipment, inventory control and materials management
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Must be able to read, write and do basic math
• Basic computer and typing skills helpful

Job Summary

The Buyer’s responsibility is to assist the Director of Materials Management in the overall operation of the department, and act in his/her absence under the direct supervision of the Administrator.

Duties

• Maintain stock inventory at appropriate levels. These levels will not have excessive dollars in inventory items, or be at such low levels as to necessitate too frequent order
• Order stock inventory items from vendors
• Order non-stock inventory items as directed by the Director
• Generate and process purchase orders for these orders
• Consult with requesting personnel to determine appropriateness and accuracy of orders, as well as assisting in the preparation of these orders
• Consult with sales personnel, research and evaluate products and prices
• In conjunction with other department personnel, help to insure integrity of inventory reports and quantities on hand
• Daily checks of back order report and stock status report
• Establish and maintain a good professional rapport with the medical staff, administration, nurses, staff for patient care areas, and members of all other hospital departments and services
• Meet or exceed standards of compliance of all the accreditation of regulatory bodies and commissions, in relationship to supply management
• Adhere to the appropriate and necessary fiduciary, ethical, and professional tone of the Corporate Purchasing function, both intra and inter departmental
• Aid and assist staff in time of absence or vacation to maintain a continuance of uninterrupted service to departments and users
• Performs other duties as assigned

Lifting Requirements: The work environment is that of a busy and active office with many time demands to be met. In the absence of the Inventory Clerks, lifting of 75 lbs, maximum with frequently lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs is possible. Walking or standing is required to a significant degree.

01/08/2026

Human Resources

530-712-2137

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com