Purchasing Manager - Hospital (Sacramento)

This role will be overseeing purchasing strategy for Sacramento Behavioral Health and assisting with Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Managers: Director of Plant Operations

ResponsibilitiesAccurately receives and documents all supplies delivered to facility. Prepares outgoing shipments with necessary documents to correct carrier. Daily stocking of supplies to nursing units per re-establish par levels. Issues stock accurately to requestors in a timely fashion and responds to special request for supplies and/or equipment. Performs inventory and informs supervisor of any changes in supply usage. Qualifications: One year hospital central supply distribution experience preferred.Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategiesWork directly with our Group Purchasing Organizations to ensure effective use of organizational resourcesDiscover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries Examine and test existing contracts Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsNegotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries Examine and test existing contracts Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsApprove the ordering of necessary goods and services Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries Examine and test existing contracts Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsFinalize purchase details of orders and deliveries Examine and test existing contracts Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsExamine and test existing contracts Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsCollaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsForesee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsExpect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsPerform risk management for supply contracts and agreements Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsControl spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Hospital and/or Healthcare Experience strongly desired.Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Officer or Head of Purchasing Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market Talent in negotiations and networking Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers Experience in collecting and analyzing data Strong leadership capabilities BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationKnowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market Talent in negotiations and networking Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers Experience in collecting and analyzing data Strong leadership capabilities BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationTalent in negotiations and networking Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers Experience in collecting and analyzing data Strong leadership capabilities BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationGood knowledge of supplier or third party management software Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers Experience in collecting and analyzing data Strong leadership capabilities BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationAptitude in decision-making and working with numbers Experience in collecting and analyzing data a mustExperience in collecting and analyzing data Strong leadership capabilities BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationStrong leadership capabilities BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationBS degree preferred in supply chain management, logistics or business administration