Purchasing Manager

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers • Gainesville, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Purchasing Manager in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for vendor selection, negotiation, establishment and maintenance of all purchased materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Minimum of five years of supply chain/purchasing experience
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience
• Ability to supervise staff and delegate tasks effectively
• Ability to prepare concise and informative reports
• Ability to analyze, think critically, and make decisions consistent with regulatory guidelines
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Basic computer skills and experience with MS Office (work, excel, outlook and PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a not-for-profit setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with venders for goods and services
• Establish purchasing policies and ensure compliance
• Examine bids and make vendor recommendations
• Review product use and analyze purchase volumes
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitor costs
• Work closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure the vendors for critical supplies are qualified
• Review vendor agreements and hold vendors accountable for agreement terms
• Must have consistent reliable transportation
• Attendance is a requirement of this position
• Some travel may be required

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay days

What This Job Offers

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