General Summary

Oversees the purchasing activities of the WellSpan Supply Chain Procurement Specialists. Also performs a variety of duties to purchase supplies, equipment, and service according to System guidelines for cost, quality and delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Maintains requirements with bargaining unit staff based on the current collective bargaining unit agreement. Responds to and follows up on any grievances submitted by bargaining unit staff. Consults with Human Resources on any bargaining unit issues or concerns. Provides supervision and support for their assigned purchasing region and specialty, including oversight of policies and procedures, documentation of standard work, and auditing of purchase orders/processes. Under the direction of the Director - Supply Chain Purchasing, performs purchasing responsibilities for assigned areas. Participates in the hiring, training, evaluating and counseling of staff. Coordinates staff PTO requests and purchasing coverage within their assigned region and specialty. Supports assigned region and specialty by monitoring supply levels on a daily basis and coordinating purchasing activities to meet the needs. Works with suppliers to better understand market trends and backorders and directionally guides staff to appropriately procure needed supply levels. Ensures compliance with Clinical Equipment Review (CER), New Product Request (NPR) and other system policies. Rounds with departments within assigned region and specialty to better understand how to serve them and to help build and maintain positive relationships. Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and monitors purchasing staff for compliance. Monitors non-catalogued items and escalates to Contracting and Value Analysis as required. Works closely with Contracting and AP to ensure invoice issues are reviewed and reconciled in a timely manner to avoid any late fees or charges from supplies. Promotes WellSpan Values, including Respect for All, Working as One, Assume Positive Intent, Do the Right Thing, and Find a Better Way.

Common Expectations:

Ensures that system standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of materials, equipment and services. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, conferences, and workshops. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree Required

Work Experience:

3 years Progressively more responsible Supply Chain Management positions in healthcare industry or equivalent management experience. Required and Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Distribution Management, Business Management or related Business field of study. Required

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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