Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

In a leadership capacity, supervise and provide mentorship to a team comprised of Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents.





Plan, manage, and organize the daily operations of the designed Procurement team by establishing work priorities, coordinating training, and by developing departmental goals and objectives in conjunction with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement. Complete routine rounding with staff to understand any barriers and challenges they may face. Maintain high employee satisfaction by providing routine communication and support to staff.



Set the direction for the designated Procurement team in collaboration with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to implement and provide continued support of the enterprise wide Procure-to-Pay(P2P) policies and procedures, contract compliance, KPI performance, clinical product review and selection of products. In doing so, ensure the continued development, implementation and administration of a centralized coordinated procurement structure that operates efficiently and meets the needs of the multi-region, multi-hospital system.



Works cross-functionally with Accounts Payable and designated leadership to ensure the timely and accurate payment of invoices by establishing processes that mitigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.



Provides daily leadership and direction to support a service-focused, cost-effective, and centralized management for the procurement of all supplies and services for patients, clinical and non-clinical departments. Supports enterprise strategic vision and growth.



Coordinates, supports, and delegates projects and initiatives to the Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents, as appropriate. Provides continual direction, support and guidance to the team to further develop and advance their procurement, analytical, and management skills.



Monitors department operational productivity statistics and KPIs and works with AVP and team to adjust staff workloads as needed. Provides required team member training and development opportunities for growth and advancement.



Maintain superior customer service of procurement team. Require all teammates to deliver outstanding customer service and coach and/or take corrective action with those not embracing this critical departmental value. Develop programs to enhance customer service and maintain constant communication with end-users to make certain that department is delivering on this value.



Ensures that departmental goals, policies, and procedures are followed in the performance of procurement activities by teammates within scope of responsibility. Comply with ethical, regulatory, and finance operational standards to mitigate organizational risk.


Performs Human Resource responsibilities for teammates which include interviewing and selection of new team members, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of team member concerns, corrective actions/terminations and overall department morale and engagement.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, supply chain, healthcare informatics, or finance required or 5 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare procurement and/or supply chain will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience Required:

Typically requires 5 years experience working in procurement or supply chain in a healthcare setting. Non-healthcare industry experience will be considered in lieu of direct healthcare experience. Previous management or leadership experiences highly desired but may be waived based on evaluation of candidate's leadership potential.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Superior management and supervisory skills. Ability to independently manage, organize and direct team members. Solid problem-solving ability, must be able to think critically and make independent decisions. High-level knowledge of purchasing software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Exceptional communication skills both oral and written, with strong presentation skills and ability to effectively speak before large groups. Extensive knowledge of Procurement processes and procedures, ideally in a healthcare setting. Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making. Ability to manage a high level of stress and maintain composure, prioritize workloads and multi-task.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires periodic travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.


Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.



Exposed to a normal office environment.



This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.