Manager, Purchasing (Lab)

Job Title : Manager, Purchasing (Lab)

Job Location : DeLand, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Description :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Create reports and analyze data; forecast procurement needs and continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects of DaVita Labs

Maintain procurement files, VRS and MSDS / SDS records

Resolve vendor or contractor grievances / claims against / fromsuppliers

Responsible for internal communications with the Director of Materials Management and Senior Leadership

Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective and collaborative partnerships

Maintain and regulate vendor rating system

As needed, will assist in the auditing and vetting of vendors

Administer, review and approve on-line purchase requisitions

Prepare presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates and vendor management

Demonstrate proactive problem solving and ability to make decisions

Negotiate contracts for materials, services and equipment based on cost objectives and input from internal customers and when needed generate / manage RFQ / RFP packages for the supplier bid process

Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies required, review, evaluate, approve specifications and determine product availability to ensure compliance with the needs of DaVita Labs

Prioritize assignments

Direct and develop teammates for a dynamic and flexible environment

Ability to work effectively across multi functions within the organization along with external critical vendors

Arrange for disposal of surplus materials, supplies and equipment per DaVita Labs policies

Provide leadership to direct reports : Coaching, counseling, disciplining, planning, monitoring and appraising job results through continuous metric outcomes o Identify and develop training opportunities. Help direct reports overcome any organizational obstacles encountered. Know, understand, implement, follow, and communicate to teammates DaVita employment policies and procedures, awards, and other opportunities within company and foster a positive work environment. Facilitate teammate development (PDRs, coaching, mentoring, DaVita training, outside training); collaborate with direct reports to create professional development goals

Monitor workflow and delegate responsibilities to team members, assists in scheduling personnel and time-keeping functions

Plan, organize and supervise teammates to ensure high quality teammate customer service

Know, understand, follow, and implement basic wage and hour laws, federal, state and local laws and regulations, Medicare, OHSA, and legislation affecting employment

Maintain familiarity with and communicate to teammates DaVita programs impacting teammates including but not limited to Triple Crown

Must support the DaVita culture and values in all work activities

Perform routine business evaluations :

Examine purchasing and inventory levels to maintain healthy supply.

Develop regular reporting that provides insight, identifies opportunities, and delivers solutions.

Evaluate business for expiring product and mitigate potential write-offs.

Arrange for disposal of surplus materials, supplies and equipment per DaVita Labs policies.

Proactively address business continuity issues or any inventory / supplier concerns.

Keep Sr. Leadership informed on all active business and operational issues.

Contribute during supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and price analysis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years of experience in purchasing or contracting required

Bachelor's degree in related area required

Must have experience with Microsoft Office

Ability to develop written standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Must have in depth experience with a purchasing practices and MRP functions

Must have experience with developing and managing departmental budgets

Microsoft SQL and Crystal reporting a plus

Must have experience with WMS