Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and contract management of goods and services for the nursing home company. This role ensures that supplies, equipment, and services are acquired at the best value, delivered on time, and compliant with healthcare and regulatory standards, while supporting high-quality resident care and operational efficiency. 

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:  

• Competitive pay  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• 401K with matching funds  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee discounts  
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Student Loan Reimbursement 

  Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of medical supplies, equipment, food services, maintenance materials, and other goods and services.
• Manage GPO.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all nursing home facilities.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Build and maintain relationships with preferred vendors while monitoring performance and compliance.
• Draft, review, and manage purchasing contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contract renewals and renegotiations to ensure cost savings and service continuity.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Manager Vendor RFPs.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with healthcare regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Support infection control and resident safety through quality supply management.
• Develop and implement standardized procurement policies and procedures across all facilities.
• Manage process improvements through ERP/procurement system.
• Partner with Finance, Clinical, Dietary, and Operations teams to ensure alignment of purchasing strategies with facility needs.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on procurement practices and systems.
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activity, supplier performance, cost savings, and budget adherence.
• Track KPIs to inform leadership decision-making.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management; healthcare or long-term care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare supply chain practices, medical equipment, and regulatory requirements (CMS, OSHA, infection control).
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.

Ciena Healthcare  

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.  

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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