Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago


Oakland, California, United States Alameda Health System Full time
Purchasing Manager Job Description

Alameda Health System is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement team. As a key member of our supply chain management team, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities related to sourcing and procuring goods and services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepare market analysis reports.
  • Develop and maintain tools to track, monitor, and report savings.
  • Create procedures for on-going sourcing and procurement processes.
  • Evaluate performance of department employees and participate in personnel selection interviews.
  • Negotiate or supervise the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Oversee all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
  • Design, implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
  • Assign procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
  • Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the procurement function and coordinate the work of various sections of the Purchasing Department.
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices; review purchase order claims and contracts for conformation to company policy.
  • Draft, negotiate, lead, and manage finalization of complex agreements ensuring all contracts are properly executed in accordance with AHS policies.
  • Prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
  • Prepare or assist in preparation of reports and recommendations.
  • Recommend policies and procedures to the Management and interpret departmental policy, rules, and regulations governing purchasing activities to subordinates and vendors.
  • Recruit and maintain suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
  • Support the aspiration for a Supplier Diversity program.
  • Partner with departmental stakeholders to optimize value, improve processes, leverage growth, and reduce costs.
  • Utilize data from internal and third-party tools to create reports for benchmarking, pricing, and cost savings initiatives.
  • Represent the Purchasing department on Committees, Sub-Committees, and Task Forces.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, industrial engineering, nursing, healthcare administration, supply chain management, or related field from a recognized college or university.
  • Four years supervisory experience in supply chain management or procurement.
  • Preferred: Graduate degree in business, finance, industrial engineering, nursing, healthcare administration, supply chain management, or related field.
  • Preferred: Four years supervisory experience in purchasing within a healthcare environment.
  • Preferred: Certified Materials & Resource Professional, Certified Professional in Supply Management, Certified Purchasing Manager.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.


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