Manager, Purchasing

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

25d•$104,333 - $156,499

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: S3-Sutter Shared Services-Valley Position Overview: Oversees the overall operations of the department including, but not limited to, the cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, and services for assigned area/affiliate/region which may include hospitals, care centers, support service departments and ancillary services. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes and developing plans of action to implement changes. Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Requirements

Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare or related field
8 years recent relevant experience
Knowledge of supply chain and materials management principles and related functions in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources, and alternate sources of supply, purchasing, contract negotiation administration and new/emerging trends in the procurement industry
Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
Leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
Effective negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Oversees the cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment and associated inventory within the region and assigned affiliate(s).
Manages purchasing staff responsible for the purchasing of all materials and supplies necessary for the efficient function of assigned affiliate/area.
Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
Establishes and communicates priorities and operational objectives to ensure business results are achieved.
Provides guidance and direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
Develops, implements and/or ensures corrective action plans are implemented to address or minimize operational risk.
Ensures all contracts are up to date and initiates negotiations prior to contract expirations.
Leads departmental goal setting process and provides roadmap for accomplishing goals. Monitors progress, developing action plans to address issues and challenges.
Communicates affiliate, operating unit and system goals to staff, helping staff understand impact on operations and resources.
Develops plan of action to address current and future resource needs in order to meet service and/or operational demands and objectives.
Prepares reports and/or analyses, identifying operational trends and recurrent issues, and recommends and implements course of action.
Identifies and implements purchasing cost savings opportunities with regard to standardization with products, processes, systems.
Works with region and system supply chain to ensure optimal pricing and contract opportunities are obtained.
Negotiates with vendors and sales representatives continually looking for the most cost effective, clinically acceptable products.
Analyzes negative supply variances and develops and implements corrective action plans. Evaluates and implements opportunities for enhancing cost effective delivery of services and supply recommendations.
Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies.
Provides and fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages staff engagement and collaboration, establishing a culture of teamwork.
Supervises assigned staff, makes hiring and termination decisions, and reviews and approves timekeeping records.
Establishes expectations with all direct reports, holds individuals and work teams accountable, and ensures job descriptions accurately reflect job responsibilities and expectations.
Evaluates staff performance and makes/recommends associated merit increase. Provides constructive feedback, coaching and counseling. Implements disciplinary actions and/or performance improvement plans to achieve desired performance. May work with leadership when major disciplinary action is necessary or in consultation with Human Resources.
Provides opportunities for career development, role expansion, and cross-training.
Monitors department training and orientation plans, ensuring staff meets competency requirements and participates in appropriate education and training programs.