Medical Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

Procurement Management:

• Manage, coordinate, and oversee all purchasing activities for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Determine purchasing requirements and facilitate the generation of purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Serve as a procurement subject‑matter expert to leadership and staff, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, and delivery.

Vendor & Contract Management

• :Develop, maintain, and evaluate vendor relationships to ensure consistency, quality, and reliability of supply
• .Oversee vendor evaluation programs; monitor and report on performance metrics including quality, on time delivery, and responsiveness
• .Collaborate with group purchasing organizations (GPOs) to maximize pricing advantages and contract utilization

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Cost Analysis & Financial Oversigh

• t:Lead cost‑reduction and value‑optimization projects, including contract negotiations and supplier consolidation strategie
• s.Conduct cost/benefit analysis, financial evaluations, and forecasting to support purchasing decision
• s.Develop and manage the department budget; ensure expenses remain within approved limit

s.
Compliance & Policy Administrati

• on:Ensure purchasing activities comply with all state and federal laws, as well as internal policies and procedur
• es.Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and internal contro
• ls.Ensure approval processes and purchasing workflows are consistently followed across the organizati

on.
Reporting & Documentat

• ion:Prepare regular procurement reports, analytics, and summaries for leaders
• hip.Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor files, contract documentation, and audit-ready materi

als.
Process Improvement & Trai

• ning:Identify opportunities for operational improvement within the procurement function and implement solut
• ions.Educate, guide, and support staff on purchasing protocols, systems, and best pract
• ices.Promote a culture of efficiency, compliance, and customer service across the organiza

tion.
Other D

• uties:Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by manag

ement.Qualifica

tions:Education and Exper

• ience:Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, healthcare administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and exper
• ience.4–6 years of progressively responsible purchasing experience, in a healthcare, clinical, or nonprofit enviro
• nment.Experience managing contracts, negotiating pricing, and working with GPOs strongly pref

erred.Required Skills and Abil

• ities:Excellent written and verbal communication s
• kills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abil
• ities.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving enviro
• nment.Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all organizational l
• evels.Strong negotiation skills and sound judgment in purchasing deci
• sions.Working knowledge of procurement systems, procurement reporting tools, contracting processes, and authorization work
• flows.Ability to calculate discounts, interest, percentages, and other financial components relevant to procur