PurchasingFull TimeDay 8 Hour Shifts (7 am - 3 : 30 pm)40Req# 41980
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY :
Under general supervision, manages the Hospital Purchasing department to include the procurement of supplies, equipment and services as well as coordinate and maintain the contract files.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a Healthcare-related discipline. In lieu of an advanced degree, eight years of experience at a Management level in a Healthcare Purchasing field will be accepted.
Experience
A minimum of four years' experience in a Healthcare Material Management / Purchasing environment to include at least two years of supervisory experience;
and three years' experience with Lawson Materials Management Information Systems. A Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) or other Certification is preferred, but not required.
Extensive knowledge of the contracting and contract management process, to include contract activations with our current Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
Skills
Knowledge of Healthcare purchasing processes, inventory control oversight procedures, Purchasing business administration and Hospital procurement law
Skilled in oral communication
Skilled in using negotiation techniques related to contracts for supplies & services
Skilled in data analysis and interpretation of data to achieve desired financial results
Ability to manage and coordinate the work of others
Ability to review contracts and other documents and assisting in completing GPO authorization agreements for products and services
Ability to analyze & optimize applicable tiers with our various GPO's in an effort to achieve maximum cost savings
Ability to interface effectively with the Materials Management Contracts Coordinator in addition to the Value Analysis Coordinator and various VAT's
Licensures, Certifications
None
Physical Requirements
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Conditions of Employment
None
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.