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Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:

• 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents

• Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid

• Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.

• Generous paid time off plans

  Role Overview:

  Alameda Health System is hiring! The Manager of Purchasing directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in sourcing and procuring goods and services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Performs related work as required.

  DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.

• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.

• Assists in the development and implementation of the department’s on-going training program for both professional purchasing and clerical support.

• In collaboration with other Mangers in the Supply Chain, assists in the strategic sourcing of new vendors and product selection.

• Develops and maintains tools to track, monitor and report savings.

• Creates procedures for on-going sourcing and procurement processes.

• Evaluates performance of department employees. Participates in personnel selection interviews and makes recommendations regarding personnel actions.

• Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies and services from suppliers and subcontractors; develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.

• Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity. Designs, implements, manages and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements. Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function and coordinates the work of various sections of the Purchasing Department.

• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices; reviews 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.

• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.

• Prepares or assists in preparation of reports and recommendations.

• Recommends policies and procedures to the Management. And Interprets departmental policy, rules and regulations governing purchasing activities to subordinates and vendors.

• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. Supports the aspiration for a Supplier Diversity program.

• Partners with departmental stakeholders to optimize value, improve processes, leverage growth and reduce costs.

• Utilizes data from internal and third-party tools to create reports for benchmarking, pricing and cost savings initiatives.

• Represents the Purchasing department on Committees, Sub-Committees and Task Forces.

• Other duties, as assigned.

  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Required Education : Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, industrial engineering, nursing, healthcare administration, supply chain management or related field from a recognized college or university

  Preferred Education : Graduate degree in business, finance, industrial engineering, nursing, healthcare administration, supply chain management or related field.

  Required Experience : Four years supervisory experience in supply chain management or procurement

  Preferred Experience : Four years supervisory experience in purchasing within a healthcare environment.

  Preferred Licenses/Certifications : Certified Materials & Resource Professional, Certified Professional in Supply Management, Certified Purchasing Manager.