The Director of Purchasing administers services associated with distribution, inventory, printing, purchasing, and receiving. Responsible for all phases of procurement connected with the Clinic services, equipment, and inventory supply.
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Job Relationships
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer
Principal Responsibilities
Establishes effective procurement policies and procedures to regulate all phases of purchasing.
Supervises and administers the activities of the Purchasing Manager, Buyer, Materials Management Clerks, and Printer.
Directs procurement activities for all departments. Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all phases of operation are properly planned and executed in conjunction with Purchasing action. Coordinates with Accounting Department to ensure proper coordination of budgets and code accounting. Make specific assignments to Purchasing Manager, Buyer, Materials Management Clerks, and Printer to effectively conclude all projects within budget, time schedule, and standards. Determines whether particular items should be bought based on purchasing standards and recommendations of Department Directors.
Directs the development and dissemination of detailed purchase specifications for all items to all concerned purchasing personnel.
Advises Senior Management Team and all concerned Department Directors of any new products or techniques affecting their areas of responsibility and recommends changes in standards where appropriate.
Directs market research activities in all areas to ensure that Springfield Clinic is receiving the best prices consistent with established standards.
Ensures that all purchasing activities are carried out efficiently within budget, on all overall high level of ethics, and with supplier relations devoid of any practices which could be deemed questionable business conduct.
Responsible for the timely procurement of materials, supplies, and contract services required for company operations, at optimum costs, and to quality and quantity specifications.
Should be thoroughly knowledgeable of all goods and service needs of the company.
Implements and maintains an effective preventive and expediting program to ensure on- time deliveries; takes corrective action on delayed items.
Personally consummates major capital purchases or directs the procurement of materials and services in compliance with duly authorized purchase requisitions at optimum cost and to documented specifications. Requests supplemental specifications where needed.
Maintains, re-evaluates, and expands reliable sources of supply and secondary sources to ensure availability of material demand.
Personally abides by and enforces ethical practice in all dealings with company suppliers; responsible for incident reports on salespersons or companies that support improper practice.
Recommend improvements in the company's internal procedures regarding purchasing operation.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree in business or a related area preferred.
Three to five (3-5) years of management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer skills with a focus on Purchasing / Inventory.
Microsoft Office software skills required.
Inventory and purchasing knowledge obtained through formal education or experience required. Knowledge of medical products is preferred.
Capability to work under stress to provide maximum service.
Requires excellent organizational skills.
Must possess ability to deal with people in an effective and professional manner.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions.
Working Environment
Normal office environment.
PHI / Privacy Level
HIPAA4
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