Lifenet

Sr Manager, Purchasing

Lifenet • $100K — $130K *
Memphis, TN 38109In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams required.
  • Strong preference for experience in medical device or regulated industry.
  • Demonstrated success in supplier management and cost savings initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience with SAP ERP systems for procurement and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies to meet business objectives.
  • Manage supplier relationships to reduce backorders and ensure timely fulfillment.
  • Oversee purchasing activities, ensuring effective management of purchase orders and delivery timelines.
  • Collaborate with Planning and Operations to align purchasing with demand forecasts.
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management processes.
  • Establish and improve Class A performance metrics for supply chain efficiency.
  • Coach and develop the purchasing team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Engagement in a high-performance culture focused on collaboration and results.
  • Commitment to compliance with regulatory standards including FDA and ISO requirements.
  • Participation in initiatives aimed at identifying and mitigating business risks.
Full Job Description
The Senior Manager, Purchasing is responsible for leading and executing purchasing strategy across defined categories of direct, indirect, and/or finished goods. This role ensures continuity of supply, drives cost optimization, and improves supplier performance while supporting operational execution needs within a regulated medical device environment.What you'll be doing

  • Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, cost targets, and service level expectations
  • Drive reduction of backorders and ensure timely fulfillment through proactive supplier management, demand alignment, and issue resolution
  • Oversee purchasing execution activities, ensuring purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery timelines are effectively managed to meet business needs
  • Partner with Planning and Operations to align purchasing activities with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and production requirements
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
  • Establish Class A (world-class) performance metrics and drive improvements to achieve best in class supply chain performance (fill rates, inventory turns, backorder levels.)
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of purchasing professionals, establishing clear expectations and accountability. Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and results in accordance with Bioventus policies and procedures as well as global standards for medical devices.
  • Ensure focus and alignment with functional and company goals. Provide employees with continuous feedback and coaching using talent-and-performance management tools.
  • Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including FDA and ISO standards
  • Collaborates with Audit & Risk Management function to identify business risks, and develop and implement preventive strategies for functional area.
  • Holds oneself and others accountable to conduct business in a manner compliant with Bioventus' Code of Compliance and Ethics, policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to their role.


What you'll bring to the table

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience required
  • Experience in medical device, healthcare, or other regulated industry strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated success in supplier management, cost savings initiatives, and operational execution
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive results
  • Experience in using SAP enterprise resource management systems to plan, procure, produce, and distribute medical devices.

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About Lifenet

Air Methods Corporation is an American privately owned helicopter operator. The air medical division provides emergency medical services to between 70,000 and 100,000 patients every year. It operates in 48 states and Haiti, with air medical as its primary business focus. Its corporate headquarters are located in the Denver Technological Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado, in the Denver metropolitan area. The company was founded by Roy Morgan and began air medical operations in 1980. From 1991 to 2017, the company was a publicly traded company under the NASDAQ ticker "AIRM". In 2017, it was acquired by a private equity firm. In 2012, the company acquired its first helicopter tour operations, Sundance Helicopters, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A year later, Blue Hawaiian joined its tourism division. The company has more than 5,000 employees and operates a fleet of approximately 450 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Learn more about Lifenet
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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