Purchasing Manager

Position Details

Summary/Objective

The Purchasing Manager will oversee the purchasing and procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for the organization's daily operations. The Purchasing Manager will also help identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts and establish mutually beneficial relationships to ensure a reliable supply of goods and services.

Essential Functions

• Manages purchase orders from requisition through to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory to support budgeting and audit processes
• Evaluate and analyze supplier performance, including delivery time, quality of goods, and customer service, and take necessary actions to address any issues
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements
• Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, business reviews, and issue resolution
• Analyze inventory levels and identify consumption patterns to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs
• Collaborate with internal department leadership to determine purchasing needs
• Analyze, develop, and implement purchasing policies
• All other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer
• These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.

Competencies

• Planning and strategic foresight
• Responsible Decision Making
• Integrity and accountability
• Innovation and creativity
• Adaptive and flexible
• Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Empathy

Qualifications

Required Role Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• High School Diploma

Preferred Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration or Business Administration
• Two years of experience working within a healthcare setting.

Required Skills

• Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
• Practiced at organization and planning
• Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
• Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
• Ethical reasoning and decision-making
• Strong attention to detail
• Receptive and responsive to feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• The physical demands and environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This is a stationary position largely performed in an office setting; however, some filing and standing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• The position includes frequent operation of a computer and other office equipment, including but not limited to a copy machine and printer.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• This position requires good manual dexterity, also constant movement and use of limbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Travel outside of NorthShore locations will be rare for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.