Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Service Line ManagerSt. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.Full Time, Days, 40 hours/weekMon-Fri, no nights, holidays, or weekendsCore hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (flexible)Home location of St. Luke's Center, Allentown, PA with opportunity for hybrid remote work for local (PA, NJ) candidates, after training, at discretion of the manager. Two days per week on site is required. (Weds & Thursday.)The Purchasing Service Line Manager is responsible for all purchasing activities of the respective network service lines. Manages Buyers and Purchasing Clerks performance in order processing, sourcing of supplies, pricing, and financial analysis. Establishes goals and objectives with service line personnel.Job Duties And Responsibilities:Monitors compliance with goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the department with assigned personnelCompletes annual performance evaluations of service line personnelCollaborates with the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting for cost savings opportunities through Premier contracts, local contracts and other sourcesWorks closely with department managers to improve purchasing processes and customer serviceWorks with vendors on new product requests, contracts, negotiations and bidsMonitors contract pricing in the Materials Management information system to ensure accurate informationProvides guidance and direction for Value Analysis team, departments and personnel as it relates to fiscal responsibility and Value Analysis principlesWorks with department managers, Inventory Control and vendors on product conversionsPhysical And Sensory Requirements:Standing for up to 4 hours, up to 1 hour at a time. Walking for up to 4 hours per day, 1 hour at time. Sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequently uses fingers for data entry, etc.Frequently uses hands for filing, telephone and loading printers with paper. Uses upper extremities to lift up to 30 pounds. Stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal and phone conversations. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and/or 7-10 years' experience in healthcare setting preferred.Training And Experience:Experience in Purchasing or Materials Management preferred. Clinical background is a plus. Must be accurate in dealing with figures. Management experience required. Experience with computer/Microsoft Excel or Access required.St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.