Director, Procurement

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Supervises, assigns, and directs all activities of personnel performing purchasing functions. Confers with staff in a group session to discuss plans, objectives, and opportunities for improvement. Establishes departmental policy and procedures in accordance with Network policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and/or 5 years of experience in hospital or healthcare.
• Minimum of five years of experience in management of Health Care Procurement or Materials Management required.
• Must be accurate in dealing with figures.
• Advanced PC skills, e.g., Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Must be proficient in team leadership, facilitation of committee meetings and presentation skills.
• Minimum of three years of previous management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operations of the Procurement department including Purchase Order processing, expediting back orders, accrual report, invoice discrepancies, etc
• Directs and supervises personnel sourcing supplies during shortages and backorders to identify substitutes or alternate vendors
• Establishes procedures and reviews departmental and staff performance on an ongoing basis
• Focus on team building, task force development and problem analysis and resolution
• Sets goals and objectives for staff and department. Implements action plans and monitors compliance and outcome with goals, objectives, and policies/procedures
• Supports the Network Value Analysis program with analysis, product information, and vendor interaction. Attends VA team meetings as necessary and participates in product evaluations and assessments
• Communicates with all department managers regarding their needs for supply chain support and provide an understanding of supply chain and cost containment
• Solicits vendors for quotes and bids for supplies, purchased services, equipment contracts and other cost containment initiatives. Analyzes responses and conducts negotiations to obtain best overall cost
• Utilizes expertise and knowledge to collect and analyze data relating to the cost-effectiveness of supplies, services, equipment, and technology related to the overall supply chain strategy of the Network
• Communicates as appropriate with Network and hospital committees concerning changes in supplies and equipment to ensure the development/revisions of applicable policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director