Procurement Manager

Description Ready for a rewarding career focused on delivering strategic value and cost efficiency to support our communities? Consider joining our team as a Full Time Procurement Manager. About Us Guided by God's love, Grace Inspired Living is dedicated to providing communities and services that enhance the lives of older adults in a supportive setting that values residents, employees, volunteers, and families. Since 1962, the Lutheran Community at Telford in Telford, PA has provided exceptional services for seniors located in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Telford offers a full continuum of care, from independent residential cottages and convenient apartment homes to comfortable personal care accommodations. Shepherd Way memory support neighborhood and a recently constructed Healthcare Pavilion give individuals access to the health care and support they need at all hours. The dedicated staff ensures that residents enjoy the best quality of life while maintaining the highest possible level of independence. Founded in 1935, the Community at Rockhill in Sellersville, PA is a residential community for adults 65 and older located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As a Life Plan Community, Rockhill offers a continuum of care that includes Residential Living, Personal Care for adults who need assistance with daily activities, and Health Care for individuals in need of 24-hour support. We offer a generous benefit package and competitive salary to Full Time Employees. Position Summary The Procurement Manager is responsible for modernizing and managing the procurement and inventory management function for Grace Inspired Living and its communities. This role will lead the transition from manual, paper‑based purchase order processes to a scalable, technology‑enabled procurement and inventory system. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on, capable of assessing current‑state operations, selecting and implementing procurement and inventory tools, establishing standardized processes, optimizing vendor spend, and maximizing Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) relationships. This role will partner closely with clinical, dining, facilities, and administrative leaders. Responsibilities Procurement Transformation & Systems Implementation Lead the assessment, selection, and implementation of a procurement and inventory management system while standardizing purchasing workflows, controls, and approvals. Procurement Operations & Process Development Develop and document procurement policies, procedures, and best practices. Implement standardized purchasing processes across clinical, dining, facilities, housekeeping, and administrative departments. Ensure purchasing compliance with internal policies, budget controls, and regulatory requirements. Inventory Management Design and implement inventory management processes to improve visibility, accuracy, and turnover. Negotiate delivery terms including shipping costs. Collaborate with department leaders to align inventory levels with operational needs. Spend Optimization & Cost Management (in conjunction with Finance Department) Analyze historical and ongoing spend to identify savings opportunities and inefficiencies. Lead initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership through standardization, contract compliance, and vendor consolidation. Monitor pricing trends and market conditions relevant to senior care, healthcare supplies, food service, and facilities. Vendor & GPO Management Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, review, performance monitoring, and issue resolution. Optimize utilization of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and programs. Serve as the primary liaison with GPO representatives to ensure maximum value, rebates, and compliance. Evaluate when off‑GPO purchasing is advantageous and ensure decisions are data‑driven. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Nursing, Personal Care, Housekeeping, Laundry, Dining Services, Facilities, IT, and Finance to align procurement activities with operational and care objectives. Provide training and support to department leaders and staff on procurement systems and processes. Act as a trusted advisor on purchasing and inventory best practices. Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain procurement and inventory dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs). Report on spend, savings, contract compliance, inventory performance, and system utilization. Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities related to purchasing and inventory. Req Number: FIN-26-00003 Position Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mandatory Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, preferably within healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or a regulated environment. Demonstrated experience implementing or significantly upgrading a procurement and/or inventory management system. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and develop actionable insights. Experience working with or managing GPO relationships. Excellent organizational, communication, and change‑management skills. Familiarity with healthcare supply chains, clinical supplies, food service purchasing, and facilities procurement. Experience leading process improvement initiatives in organizations transitioning from manual to automated systems. Professional Membership: Licensures, Certifications such as CPIM or CPSM. Key Competencies Process design and optimization Systems implementation and adoption Financial and spend analysis Vendor and contract management Cross-functional collaboration Attention to detail and internal controls Ability to operate independently in a build-and-improve environment Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr