Manager of Procurement

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Day

Monday-Friday

8:00 AM

5:00 AM

Regular

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Manages Supply Chain Purchasing department, specifically the purchasing staff, purchase order placement for accountable areas, and information technology components of the buying process. Accountable for the oversight of accountable product lines which include the purchasing of materials, supplies, and services within a timely and cost-effective manner while meeting clinical and operational needs. Oversees the review, approval, and processing of expense and capital purchase requisitions ensuring consistency with Children’s policies, contracts and agreements.

Directs the issuance of purchase orders, coordination of vendor returns and credits, scheduling and expediting of supplies, services and equipment.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Contracting or Supply Chain in a management or supervisory role.

• CPM, CSCP, CMRP, CCCM certification
• Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems including Workday, Oracle, Infor or Others.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field or relevant experience

• No professional certifications required

• Proven success-building and leading high-performance teams that deliver superior customer service by achieving desired results within specified timelines
• Self-motivated high achiever with proven ability to manage multiple, strategically critical projects and timelines
• Knowledge of healthcare operations and supply chain management approaches along with an understanding of supply chain management principles and practices required. Knowledge of Workday Finance and supply chain software preferred.
• Experience in driving change in a multi-hospital system in supply chain management or accounts payable, preferably in Workday ERP/Supply Chain applications. Must possess excellent leadership skills and is comfortable leading in a team environment and communicating with all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build and motivate teams, influence decisions, and lead change
• Effective communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation
• Computer proficiency with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access

• Manages the system acquisition and procurement process for medical / non-medical supplies, purchased services, capital, and technology.
• Manages the performance of procurement function including Order Fulfillment, Supplier Management, Customer Service, and timely Invoice Payment.
• With a focus on customer satisfaction and a highly efficient procurement process for the enterprise, develops and execute strategies for measurement (using KPIs), technology (ERP, EDI, etc.) adoption and a culture for continuous improvement.
• Partners with key stakeholders on the purchase order to payment process to resolve invoice discrepancies while ensuring system-level policies and procedures are adhered to by internal customers and vendors.
• Manages department operations, staff functions, and human resource issues, including daily supervision and training/coaching of Purchasing team members.
• Responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including: interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees. Develop and manage goals for procurement team members.
• Collaborates with and ensures…