Manager - Procurement (Capital)

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

6d • $50 - $75 • Remote

About The Position

In a leadership capacity, supervise and provide mentorship to a team comprised of Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents. Plan, manage, and organize the daily operations of the designed Procurement team by establishing work priorities, coordinating training, and by developing departmental goals and objectives in conjunction with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement. Complete routine rounding with staff to understand any barriers and challenges they may face. Maintain high employee satisfaction by providing routine communication and support to staff. Set the direction for the designated Procurement team in collaboration with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to implement and provide continued support of the enterprise wide Procure-to-Pay(P2P) policies and procedures, contract compliance, KPI performance, clinical product review and selection of products. In doing so, ensure the continued development, implementation and administration of a centralized coordinated procurement structure that operates efficiently and meets the needs of the multi-region, multi-hospital system. Works cross-functionally with Accounts Payable and designated leadership to ensure the timely and accurate payment of invoices by establishing processes that mitigate and resolve invoice discrepancies. Provides daily leadership and direction to support a service-focused, cost-effective, and centralized management for the procurement of all supplies and services for patients, clinical and non-clinical departments. Supports enterprise strategic vision and growth. Coordinates, supports, and delegates projects and initiatives to the Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents, as appropriate. Provides continual direction, support and guidance to the team to further develop and advance their procurement, analytical, and management skills. Monitors department operational productivity statistics and KPIs and works with AVP and team to adjust staff workloads as needed. Provides required team member training and development opportunities for growth and advancement. Maintain superior customer service of procurement team. Require all teammates to deliver outstanding customer service and coach and/or take corrective action with those not embracing this critical departmental value. Develop programs to enhance customer service and maintain constant communication with end-users to make certain that department is delivering on this value. Ensures that departmental goals, policies, and procedures are followed in the performance of procurement activities by teammates within scope of responsibility. Comply with ethical, regulatory, and finance operational standards to mitigate organizational risk. Performs Human Resource responsibilities for teammates which include interviewing and selection of new team members, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of team member concerns, corrective actions/terminations and overall department morale and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, supply chain, healthcare informatics, or finance required or 5 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare procurement and/or supply chain will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Typically requires 5 years experience working in procurement or supply chain in a healthcare setting.
• Superior management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to independently manage, organize and direct team members.
• Solid problem-solving ability, must be able to think critically and make independent decisions.
• High-level knowledge of purchasing software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Exceptional communication skills both oral and written, with strong presentation skills and ability to effectively speak before large groups.
• Extensive knowledge of Procurement processes and procedures, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to manage a high level of stress and maintain composure, prioritize workloads and multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred
• Non-healthcare industry experience will be considered in lieu of direct healthcare experience.
• Previous management or leadership experiences highly desired but may be waived based on evaluation of candidate’s leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide mentorship to a team comprised of Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents.
• Plan, manage, and organize the daily operations of the designed Procurement team by establishing work priorities, coordinating training, and by developing departmental goals and objectives in conjunction with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement.
• Complete routine rounding with staff to understand any barriers and challenges they may face.
• Maintain high employee satisfaction by providing routine communication and support to staff.
• Set the direction for the designated Procurement team in collaboration with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to implement and provide continued support of the enterprise wide Procure-to-Pay(P2P) policies and procedures, contract compliance, KPI performance, clinical product review and selection of products.
• Ensure the continued development, implementation and administration of a centralized coordinated procurement structure that operates efficiently and meets the needs of the multi-region, multi-hospital system.
• Works cross-functionally with Accounts Payable and designated leadership to ensure the timely and accurate payment of invoices by establishing processes that mitigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Provides daily leadership and direction to support a service-focused, cost-effective, and centralized management for the procurement of all supplies and services for patients, clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Supports enterprise strategic vision and growth.
• Coordinates, supports, and delegates projects and initiatives to the Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents, as appropriate.
• Provides continual direction, support and guidance to the team to further develop and advance their procurement, analytical, and management skills.
• Monitors department operational productivity statistics and KPIs and works with AVP and team to adjust staff workloads as needed.
• Provides required team member training and development opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Maintain superior customer service of procurement team.
• Ensures that departmental goals, policies, and procedures are followed in the performance of procurement activities by teammates within scope of responsibility.
• Comply with ethical, regulatory, and finance operational standards to mitigate organizational risk.
• Performs Human Resource responsibilities for teammates which include interviewing and selection of new team members, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of team member concerns, corrective actions/terminations and overall department morale and engagement.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees