Purchasing Service Line Manager

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Service Line Manager is responsible for purchasing activities for assigned network service lines. The role manages the performance of Buyers and Purchasing Clerks in order processing, sourcing supplies, pricing, and financial analysis, and establishes goals and objectives with service-line personnel. The position works with service-line departments, the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting, Inventory Control, and vendors to support cost savings, improve purchasing processes and customer service, maintain accurate contract pricing, and guide value analysis and product conversions.

This is a full-time, daytime position based at St. Luke's Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Core hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours. There are no nights, holidays, or weekends. Local candidates in Pennsylvania or New Jersey may have an opportunity to work hybrid remotely after training, at the manager's discretion; two onsite days per week, Wednesday and Thursday, are required.

Requirements

• Management experience is required.
• Experience using computers and Microsoft Excel or Access is required.
• Must be accurate when dealing with figures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and/or 7–10 years of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Experience in Purchasing or Materials Management is preferred.
• A clinical background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned personnel's compliance with departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Complete annual performance evaluations of service-line personnel.
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting to identify cost-saving opportunities through Premier contracts, local contracts, and other sources.
• Work with department managers to improve purchasing processes and customer service.
• Work with vendors on new product requests, contracts, negotiations, and bids.
• Monitor contract pricing in the Materials Management information system to ensure information is accurate.
• Provide guidance and direction to the Value Analysis team, departments, and personnel regarding fiscal responsibility and Value Analysis principles.
• Coordinate with department managers, Inventory Control, and vendors on product conversions.

What This Job Offers

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