Manager Procurement-Procurement Center

Summary:

Under general supervision of the System Director of Procurement and according to policies and procedures, coordinates the purchases of materials, supplies and equipment for all departments within the CHRISTUS System. Engages in continual process improvements to ensure requirements of organization as well as stakeholders are met, satisfying customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  
• Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.
  
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of job aids utilized for training and process enhancements.
  
• Supervises and monitors the work of Associates on respective Purchasing Team.
  
• Monitor STAT orders and regional email to ensure SLAs are met.
  
• Participates in the review and analysis of the workflow for respective team and recommends changes that will result in a more efficient processing of work.
  
• Ensures requests are processed in an accurate and timely manner via monitoring of ERP queues.
  
• Input into decision making as it relates to hire/fire of Procurement Team.
  
• Maintain visibility of new hire training; create schedule and trainer/trainee assignments.
  
• Provides Management Reports on Team Productivity/Performance in accordance with Director's / VP's instructions.
  
• Assigns work as well as manages the Associates' performance review, disciplines Associates as necessary.
  
• Monitor ERP technology for resolution of errors, utilize resources for system failures, alerting Specialists and Buyers of system issues, status, and expected resolution.
  
• Review Capital type requisitions for accurate approvals including GPO quote review scorecard, terms, and financial documents; involve stakeholders in resolution when non-contract vendor selected; assign to Specialist or Buyer for processing and confirmation.
  
• Review Standing and Blanket type requisitions for accuracy; assign to Specialist or Buyer to perform due diligence confirming checklist completed, garnering Supply Chain Contracting approval if non-contract.
  
• Remains cognizant of major developments within assigned areas and hospital purchasing by reviewing advertising literature, trade magazines, and other periodicals.
  
• Maintains regular contact with Department Directors, vendors, and other sales representatives in order to evaluate both internal and external levels of customer support.
  
• Documents cost avoidance/improvements via cost impact studies and submits reports as requested.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

  
  

Experience

• Five years buying experience in Medical related field.
  
• Experience in leading teams towards measured outcomes and a familiarity with a wide range of hospital equipment preferred.
  
• Extensive contract and negotiation experience.
  
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with vendors and deal effectively with a wide variety of hospital associates and physicians.
  
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
  

• Analytical skills necessary to compare price and quality to products and services.

  
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time