Director of Supply Chain
About The Position
The Director of Supply Chain works within the Operations Department providing oversight over the purchasing process (medical supplies, non-medical supplies, services, equipment, etc.) and inventory process (tracking, receiving, distributing of supplies) across all of the health centers and administrative offices that are part of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. This Directorâs responsibilities also include maintaining the purchasing/requisition and inventory software, supporting the monthly and year-end financial closing process and assisting the Vice President of Operations with vendor management and negotiations
Requirements
- Strong negotiation and communication skills to secure favorable terms.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal andexternal stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and work effectively as part of team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Experience with Purchasing and Inventory Software.
- Superior data management and data analysis skills to evaluate market conditions andvendor performance.
- Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with principles of process improvement.
- Understanding of Purchasing/ Inventory procedures
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadlines.
- The ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/orcompeting priorities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills.
- Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information.
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
- Comfort making sound strategic decisions in the face of uncertain or incompleteinformation.
- Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Experience in purchasing or supply chain management with responsibility for vendor relations orcontract negotiation.
- Experience implementing cost saving initiatives or process improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Vendor Strategy & Contract Management
- Inventory Oversight
- Purchasing Strategy & Market Insights
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Cost Control & Performance Reporting
- Team Leadership
Benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
- FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds
- Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
