Purchasing Supervisor

Supervisor – PurchasingThe Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Supervisor – Purchasing. The Supervisor – Purchasing supervises and guides the Central Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services. Resolves order and service-related issues. Serves as backup to the Central Purchasing Manager as needed. Processes payroll; submits tickets to the Help Desk; generates and monitors performance reports; approves time off requests; monitors and reassigns daily purchase order / invoice discrepancies as needed. Hires new staff; completes annual evaluations and corrective actions as needed. Issues purchase orders, places orders with vendors; coordinates product returns and/or exchanges; and works with Facility Supply Chain & Accounts Payable to process and resolve issues.Key responsibilities include: Supervises Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services; and resolving order and service-related issues. Identifies contracted, GPO or preferred vendors. Determines work assignments as dictated by volume. Facilitates employee training and vendor meetings. Acts as Department liaison for end users. Coordinates and schedules frequent communication sessions with end users. Identifies if/when Purchasing Specialists need to be added. Approves time off requests, evaluates employee performance annually, and issues corrective actions as needed. Hires and terminates staff. Performs McKesson system file maintenance activities, including vendor management. Exercises the security clearance to reassign vendors at time of purchase. Issues purchase orders; places orders with vendors; and coordinates product returns and/or exchanges. Annually assigns selected facilities to be reviewed by the Central Purchasing Manager.Qualifications Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. 3-5 years of related experience required. Staff Supervisory experience required. Must be able to work on 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday Knowledge of all aspects of an automated Supply Chain system required. Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, SharePoint required. Knowledge of acute care supplies Demonstrated vendor management expertise required. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi task Excellent communication skills with employees, facility peers and senior level management Travel Requirements: Up to 5%.