Purchasing Manager (Healthcare)

Marin Community Clinics•Novato, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is a multi-clinic network providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty, and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), they serve nearly 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County and have received national awards from HRSA. The Purchasing Manager coordinates all aspects of procurement for materials, supplies, and services within Marin Community Clinics, based in Novato, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field.
A minimum of five years of healthcare purchasing experience is required.
Working knowledge of procurement fundamentals such as data systems, procurement reporting and procurement authorization processes is required.
Experience supervising other purchasing staff in a department setting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflows.
Ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment with constant changing priorities.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field is a plus.
Certification in Supply Change Management or other procurement training is a plus.
Prior work experience working at a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) is highly desired.
Experience with the 340B Drug Pricing Program is highly desired and preferred.
Experience with drug and vaccine procurement is strongly preferred.
Experience managing contracts, negotiating pricing, and working with GPOs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages all aspects of the procurement of materials, supplies and/or services for MCC.
Develops and leads critical projects focusing on cost reduction, developing key supplier relationships, purchase authorization processes, cost/benefit financial analysis, and vendor quality management.
Ensures compliance with State and Federal Laws and with MCC policies and procedures for purchasing/subcontract activities.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure departmental effectiveness and compliance.
Obtains purchasing specifications for programs based on functional requirements.
Functions as a procurement resource for all MCC management staff to facilitate the best pricing, the best quality and the best delivery of materials, supplies and/or services.
Works collaboratively with group purchasing organizations.
Determines purchase requirements; facilitates the generation of appropriate purchase documents for goods/services purchased by MCC.
Prepares required reports; provides detailed analysis of purchased goods.
Maintains vendor evaluation program and reports on on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
Educates, motivates, and develops purchasing protocol for MCC.
Assures staff conforms to organizational purchasing policies and procedures, including approval of appropriate purchasing documents.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.