Divisional Director Procurement

Children's of Alabama•Birmingham, AL

38d

About The Position

Responsible for developing and implementing an efficient procurement strategy aligning with organizational goals & strategies, while managing all purchase & payments to vendors/ suppliers. This role ensures compliance with purchasing policies, financial oversight of materials management and accounts payable processes, and effective management of supplier relationships. This role manages and integrates all strategic sourcing initiatives and works in conjunction with the Supply Chain team.

Requirements

5-8 years purchasing experience required, with at least 2 years previous supervisory experience.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field or 8+ years' experience in related field

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Preferred
Preferred accreditation from Purchasing Management Society or American Purchasing Society

Responsibilities

Oversee daily activities of materials management & accounts payable teams
Hire, develop and direct materials management and accounts payable personnel
Develop, maintain and communicate procurement policies & procedures
Ensure team's knowledge, communication, and adherence to policies and procedures
Communicate and monitor compliance of procurement policies and procedures throughout the organization
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency
Manage vendor and supplier selection process by working with key internal stakeholders, along with supply chain, developing a vendor selection based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability for the product or service requirements that are detailed in the bid or purchasing requirements
Work with suppliers to identify and resolve issues and identify improvements and cost savings opportunities
Continually monitor and measure value, savings, supplier performance and internal service levels
Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies
Ensure timely payment processing
Manage and resolve vendor disputes, maintaining strong communication both internally and externally
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and procedures
Responsible for annual departmental budget preparation and compliance
Other duties as assigned