Purchasing Agent - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Purchasing team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Purchasing Agent, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.

The Purchasing Agent supports the procurement of goods and services, including warehouse inventory items, non-stock items, and special project purchases. Exercises buying responsibilities and judgements based on the best value, considering quantity, quality, service, and delivery.

Position Type:
Seasonal

Season Dates:
Early March 2026 to Late October 2026

Pay: $2,076.00/Bi-weekly

Schedule:

Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, and purchases goods and services based on agreed upon price, quantity, and quality, ensuring timely procurement of goods at price/value to meet operational needs
• Ensures purchasing activities are filtered through the lens of sustainability in achieving our mission of “Legendary Hospitality with a Softer Footprint"
• Regularly communicates and coordinates with departments/stakeholders to understand needs, and anticipate and resolve challenges, ensuring customer satisfaction and that purchasing services meet the needs of the organization
• Maintains end-user order guides for defined goods and services
• Communicates with existing vendors to cultivate working relationships, negotiate cost-effective purchase orders, and develop the most advantageous price, quality, and service in all purchases
• Reviews inventory and executes replenishment purchases to maintain par levels which best meet operational and seasonal requirements
• Works with Vendors to resolve discrepancies, return items, and coordinate delivery schedules
• Supports local implementation and maintains compliance of Supply Chain contracts and Preferred Vendor programs
• Assists and supports warehouse operations as needed during seasonal openings and closings
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Preferred 3 years of purchasing experience in hospitality or food service related industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Well established communication skills
• Dependable and capable when working autonomously with varying degrees of clarity and direction
• Comfortable working full time in an office setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Solid analytic skills, with exposure to price/cost analysis and demand planning preferred
• Experience with Procure to Pay/Source to Pay ERP maintenance and content management
• Experience with Infor Cloudsuite Financial & Supply Management preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.