Purchasing Senior Manager

Company: Marin Community Clinics
Location: Novato
Posted on: January 28, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewMarin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.Manages and coordinates all aspects of the procurement of materials, supplies and/or services and is responsible for activities and operations of the procurement function within Marin Community Clinics. Negotiate all procurement related terms and conditions on all contracts and quotes ensuring favorable pricing and compliance to policies and procedures.Responsibilities

• Develops and manages all aspects of the procurement of materials, supplies and/or services for MCC.
• Develops and leads critical projects that focus on cost reduction, developing key supplier relationships, purchase authorization processes, cost/benefit financial analysis, and vendor quality management.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal Laws and with MCC policies and procedures for purchasing/subcontract activities.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to assure departmental effectiveness and compliance.
• Obtains purchasing specifications for programs based on functional requirements.
• Acts as a procurement resource to all MCC management staff to facilitate the best pricing, the best quality and the best delivery of materials, supplies and/or services.
• Works collaboratively with group purchasing organizations.
• Determines purchase requirements; facilitates the generation of appropriate purchase documents for goods/services purchased by MCC.
• Facilitates, as needed, RFP programs with strategic partners.
• Prepares required reports; provides detailed analysis of purchased goods.
• Maintains vendor evaluation program and reports on on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Educates, motivates, and develops purchasing protocol for MCC.
• Assures staff conforms to organizational purchasing policies and procedures, including approval of appropriate purchasing documents.
• Works with Accounts Payable department to streamline the procure to pay processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.QualificationsEducation and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent. Masters degree preferred.
  • 5 to 8 years healthcare purchasing experience or equivalent.
  • Experience with procurement related ERP systems.
  • Optimized and supported complete Procure to Pay processes.Required Skills and Abilities:
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
    • Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
    • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with
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