Manager Purchasing - FT - Day - Supply Chain Lawrenceville NJ

Capital Health (US)•Pike, NY

4d•$83,595 - $109,221•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Purchasing oversees the daily buying of goods, services and equipment to ensure Capital Health has the necessary tools for providing uninterrupted patient care. This role leads the purchasing team in finding reliable vendors and negotiating fair prices to keep the organization running efficiently and within budget. The Manager Purchasing also acts as a strategic bridge between clinical staff and suppliers, ensuring that every item meets quality standards and arrives on time. Additionally, the role verifies all data within the Materials Management Information System (MMIS) is accurate, timely and organized to support better financial and operational decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
Minimum two years supervisory and leadership experience.
Four years of progressively responsible, directly related experience with purchasing, accounts payable and warehouse storeroom functions when accompanied by a Bachelor’s degree.
Eight years of progressively responsible, directly related experience with purchasing accounts payable and warehouse storeroom functions when accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent.
Practical knowledge of inventory, receiving and distribution activities to ensure a smooth flow of supplies.
Strong working knowledge of the MMIS to support efficient buying and tracking.
Intermediate to expert level skill in using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel and Word, to organize purchasing data and create clear reports.
Demonstrated ability to share information clearly and professionally, whether in writing or through verbal updates to teams and vendors.
Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for resolving disagreements and building positive working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to remain steady and professional during stressful situations or in a fast-paced environment.
A natural ability to pivot and stay effective when priorities shift or unexpected needs arise.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once without losing track of details or deadlines.

Responsibilities

Ensure the team’s daily actions support the broader operational goals of the department and the health system
Continuously review purchasing policies and suggest updates aimed at reducing costs and promoting better use of the MMIS as needed
Educate and update the staff on new product types, changes to negotiated services or vendor contracts and current industry trends
Regularly review work processes to identify hurdles and recommend practical ways to make the purchasing team more efficient
Monitor and manage essential purchasing reports, including open orders, backorders, pricing errors and daily confirmations
Manage the MMIS database, ensuring item details and contract links are accurate and current
Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and maintain steady cooperation between internal departments and outside vendors
Lead the bid process to evaluate potential vendors and use Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) resources to negotiate the best value
Assist departments with renewing or canceling contracts and work with the Legal team to ensure all agreements are reviewed before signing
Review and approve new vendors, making sure all required paperwork and background checks are completed for Finance
Act as an active member of the Patient Care and Surgical Value Analysis committees, providing input on product choices and costs
Support leadership with the creation and monitoring of the departmental budget and any special project finances
Perform other duties as assigned