Manager - Purchasing Operations

Position Summary

Summary:
This position is responsible for providing leadership to the Purchasing department and for management of its human, material and financial resources. Ensures compliance to specific policies regarding internal controls for all purchasing activities to ensure optimal use of national and locally negotiated contracts. Negotiates purchases/contracts for consumable supplies, routine capital and equipment, maintenance/support services.

Position Details

Detailed responsibilities:

• People At The Heart Of All We Do
  • Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
  • Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
• Manager Capabilities
  • Demonstrates accountability for overall departmental operations and/or organization-wide functional responsibilities within the system to support achievement of organizational priorities.
  • Coaches team leaders, direct reports and team members to create a productive work environment.
  • Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, mobilizing others to action and effectively leveraging the talent of their team.
  • Manages and supports conflict/issues resolution implementing appropriate corrective actions, improvement plans and regular performance evaluations.
  • Demonstrates capacity to manage change resistance and break down barriers to effective improvement and transformation.
  • Serves as a mentor for a healthy and safe culture to advance system, department and service experience.
  • Standard Work: Manager - Purchasing Operations
  • Monitors contract expiration dates to ensure timely renewal or rebidding process occurs. Oversees the day-to-day purchasing and materials management activities which include evaluating vendors, facilitating meetings, developing contracts, processing orders and inventory management.
  • Investigates product alternatives, reviewing cost effectiveness, soliciting bids and negotiating with vendors. Serves as Supply Chain liaison for specialty product sourcing and pricing.
  • Manages product conversations and penetration levels as required for compliance by GPO Opportunity programs.
  • Works with Supply Chain Inventory Distribution and Logistics Management to maintain Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory.
  • Facilitates and maintains initiatives related to MMIS to assure that the Item Master is always up-to-date and accurate. Assists in the development and/or amending internal policies and procedures associated with supply chain item master activities and assists in improving workflows associated with the organization's item Master activities.
  • Prepares accurate and comprehensive decision support data which includes cost analytics, usage data, forecasting, benchmarking analysis, compliance reporting, and a compilation of other significant data to assist supply chain leadership.
  • Facilitate the standardization of products and optimize supply utilization through effective collaboration with Physicians and Clinicians via the Value Analysis Committee.
  • Creates a supportive environment for supply chain staff development and the delivery of supply chain solutions. Supervision of staff to include hiring, training and evaluating performance.
  • Reviews product Recall activities for the organization daily. Coordinates recall efforts with Receiving, Inventory Control, Clinicians, Pharmacy and Resolution Services to ensure patient safety.
  • Monitors vendor performance and end-user satisfaction throughout the term of negotiated contracts.
  • Assists in the development and/or amending internal policies and procedures associated with supply chain contracting activity and assists in improving workflows associated with the organization's contracting activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:
Essential:

• Bachelor Degree

Experience

Essential:

• - Experience working in a healthcare provider environment or with medical products.
• - Minimum of 5+ years of supply chain /procurement related experience with at least two years of managerial experience.

Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)