HOURS:Full Time, Days, 40 hours/week
Mon-Fri, no nights, holidays, or weekends
Core 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 personnel
- Completes annual performance evaluations of service line personnel
- Collaborates with the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting for cost savings opportunities through Premier contracts, local contracts and other sources
- Works closely with department managers to improve purchasing processes and customer service
- Works with vendors on new product requests, contracts, negotiations and bids
- Monitors contract pricing in the Materials Management information system to ensure accurate information
- Provides guidance and direction for Value Analysis team, departments and personnel as it relates to fiscal responsibility and Value Analysis principles
- Works with department managers, Inventory Control and vendors on product conversions
PHYSICAL 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.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
