Corporate Director of Purchasing

Summary

Reports directly to Corporate Director of Supply Operations for a $1.4 billion in revenue and 8,000 employee organization. Responsible for managing system-wide Procurement operational activity of $500 million in purchases. Ensure all operational purchasing activity focuses on keeping customers and patients first and developing process to assure excellence in performance to goals. Responsible for $70 million in spend and developing Category Management strategy to significantly reduce the total cost of ownership Purchased Services.

Accountable for risk mitigation and financial integrity related to Purchased Services functions/actions performed. This is a “Mission Critical” role for Supply Chain to ensure that hospital operations run smoothly.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Supply Chain Administration

Management

Days (United States of America)

• Facilitate definition, development and execution of system-wide Procurement Operations strategy
• Promote best practices and operational excellence within Procurement and supports Category Strategies
• Direct total procurement transactions, i.e. facilitate requisitioning, sourcing, evidence-based product research, negotiations, order execution, supplier relationship building and facilitate supplier payment
• Develop and manage Purchasing team with appropriate skills and knowledge to meet goals and expectations
• Participate in achieving overall cost reductions established by Supply Chain
• Participate and support Cape Fear Valley risk management objectives set by Supply Chain
• Collaborate with all Supply Chain leaders to provide a congruent, best practice Supply Chain Model
• Attend regular hospital operations team meetings to provide Supply Chain updates and progress vs. plan information
• Meet with Executive Leadership teams on quarterly basis to update them on progress to strategic direction
• Other duties as assigned

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, required

• 10 years Supply Chain experience OR 10 years requisition to pay type experience required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Proven track record of delivering results in positions of significant responsibility and authority
• Excellent skills in leading cross-business and cross-functional teams to deliver results
• Demonstrate integrity and is viewed by internal stakeholders & suppliers as trustworthy and credible
• Build effective and strong personal relationships with internal stakeholders
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication and executive presentation skills
• Personal confidence with strong ability to instill confidence in others
• Ability to influence others at all levels in the organization
• Managerial courage to challenge the status quo and exhibit strength under fire
• Ability to work with all levels of employees & comfortably interact with senior executive leadership
• Creative problem-solving skills with ability to manage direct / indirect staff and key stakeholder issues
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead and work seamlessly in a matrix organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines

• Frequent handling of records, printed matter and correspondence and data processing equipment
• Communicating with vendors, department directors and vice presidents

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity