Purchasing Supervisor

The Purchasing Supervisor (PS) will oversee the procurement and distribution of the organization’s equipment, supplies and services. The PS works closely with management to develop best practices that ensure safety, quality, compliance, and cost reduction as well as support on time and in full delivery to internal and external customers. The PS must demonstrate consistent initiative, be capable of working independently and within a team with a sense of urgency and possess creativity to identify and recommend beneficial changes through Leadership influence. Must have a “lead by example”, “solution-focused” mentality. These activities include but are not limited to; leading/supporting the strategic sourcing process, execution of national, regional, and/or local agreements to include bidding, negotiations, supplier selection/development, and contract management. Will be responsible for developing purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects, or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues. Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations. Ensure compliance to policies and procedures in addition to training the team as needed. Processes and organizes purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable. Main point of contact for hospital MM team. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. Minimum of 4-years’ experience as a Buyer in a healthcare industry required.
3. Minimum 3-years of related experience within procurement or in process improvement required.
4. Prior supervisory experience and a proven track record in developing high performance teams in involving Buyer/Planner direct reports required.
5. Extensive knowledge of the acquisition of equipment, supplies and policies and procedures in healthcare required.
6. Strong planning and organization, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
7. Must demonstrate analytical, mathematical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
8. Strong written and verbal communications skills.
9. Strong computer skills (MS Office).