PURCHASING MANAGER

Overview

The Manager of Materials Management is responsible for all personnel and system functions related to the acquisition of materials, supplies and equipment to all areas of the hospital and off-site facilities. Provides strategic direction for the department and organization in regards to Materials Management. Responsible for computer application, enhancements, program development, staff selection and evaluations. Accountable for their productivity, quality and goal accomplishment.
He/she demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

Focuses staff on the accomplishment of Covenants Mission, Vision, Values and strategic business plan.
Manage the day-to-day operations of Material Management in designated areas that may include Business Office functions, Centralized Inventory Support, and Capital Equipment functions.
Collaboratively formulates departmental targets and goals and creatively provides the leadership to accomplish them, including continuous improvement activities.
Builds effective working relationships with management, staff and other partners and fosters a spirit of teamwork in area of responsibility and within Covenant.
Acquires and effectively manages materials and human resources to provide cost effective departmental budget.
Shows organizational skills through effective planning and delegating. Constantly seeks opportunities to have department work more efficiently and effectively.
Acts as a resource for guidance and support to leadership concerning supplies, capital equipment and purchased services and their effect on associated budgets.
Assists Director of M.M. in management of purchasing departments at affiliated hospitals.
Serve on hospital committees and work on special projects as assigned by Director of M.M.
Monitors and maintains documentation of the Capital Equipment Budget for entire hospital. Oversees Equipment purchasing by staff to ensure proper contract pricing, standardization, and negotiations have occurred.
Responsible for employee management as it relates to job performance, evaluation, counseling, corrective and disciplinary action, interviewing, hiring and associated documentation.
Practices good employee relations through coaching, mentoring, motivating and encouraging staff.
Sets expectations related to teamwork through example and practice
Communicates verbally and in writing in a positive, consistent, enthusiastic and open mannered approach with all internal and external customers. Exhibits skill in communicating complex information at a level of understanding for the appropriate intended recipients.
Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction and operating margin.
Integrates customer service into department operations and direct activities to achieve identified goals. Initiates, develops and participates in customer service activities at the department and corporate level.
Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction and net operating margin.
Prepares departmental budgets and manages their financial performance, projects volume / activity, manages net income and controls expenses
Analyzes and reports financials and incorporates information into decision making.

Oversees contract team

Responsible for negotiation of supply, capital, and service contracts throughout the organization.

Oversees the change management and new item process related to item master

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business. Consideration will be given to candidates without a degree but with a combination of education and commensurate experience:

Leadership experience preferred

Experience as material management leader preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Clear and proven understanding of healthcare Materials Management, Centralized Inventory Support, and Capital Equipment functions.
A balance of technology and leadership (people) skills
Technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in computers, spreadsheets and report writing software.
Demonstrated sound judgment in difficult/sensitive situations.
Demonstrated ability to meet Covenants Leadership Expectations, to include: Strategic Leadership, Character, Interpersonal Skills, Job Performance, and Results.
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams.
Demonstrated sound judgment in difficult/sensitive situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Constant lifting up to 100 lbs.
Constant talking, hearing and tasting/smelling
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, feeling, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision and field of vision
Occasional reclining, pulling, balancing, crouching, squatting and twisting