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About the Role

The Manager Purchasing oversees the daily buying of goods, services, and equipment to ensure Capital Health has the necessary tools for providing uninterrupted patient care. This role leads the purchasing team in finding reliable vendors and negotiating fair prices to keep the organization running efficiently and within budget. The Manager Purchasing also acts as a strategic bridge between clinical staff and suppliers, ensuring that every item meets quality standards and arrives on time. Additionally, the role verifies all data within the Materials Management Information System (MMIS) is accurate, timely, and organized to support better financial and operational decisions.

Responsibilities

Ensure the team’s daily actions support the broader operational goals of the department and the health system
Continuously review purchasing policies and suggest updates aimed at reducing costs and promoting better use of the MMIS as needed
Educate and update the staff on new product types, changes to negotiated services or vendor contracts and current industry trends
Regularly review work processes to identify hurdles and recommend practical ways to make the purchasing team more efficient
Monitor and manage essential purchasing reports, including open orders, backorders, pricing errors and daily confirmations
Manage the MMIS database, ensuring item details and contract links are accurate and current
Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and maintain steady cooperation between internal departments and outside vendors
Lead the bid process to evaluate potential vendors and use Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) resources to negotiate the best value
Assist departments with renewing or canceling contracts and work with the Legal team to ensure all agreements are reviewed before signing
Review and approve new vendors, making sure all required paperwork and background checks are completed for Finance
Act as an active member of the Patient Care and Surgical Value Analysis committees, providing input on product choices and costs
Support leadership with the creation and monitoring of the departmental budget and any special project finances
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum two years supervisory and leadership experience
Four years of progressively responsible, directly related experience with purchasing, accounts payable and warehouse storeroom functions when accompanied by a Bachelor’s degree
Eight years of progressively responsible, directly related experience with purchasing accounts payable and warehouse storeroom functions when accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent

Skills

Practical knowledge of inventory, receiving and distribution activities to ensure a smooth flow of supplies
Strong working knowledge of the MMIS to support efficient buying and tracking
Intermediate to expert level skill in using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel and Word, to organize purchasing data and create clear reports
Demonstrated ability to share information clearly and professionally, whether in writing or through verbal updates to teams and vendors
Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for resolving disagreements and building positive working relationships
Demonstrated ability to remain steady and professional during stressful situations or in a fast-paced environment
A natural ability to pivot and stay effective when priorities shift or unexpected needs arise
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once without losing track of details or deadlines

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Supervisory
Leadership

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Salary/Compensations

$83,595.20 - $109,220.80

Benefits

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Spouse
Voluntary Life Employee
Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program

About the Company

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.
Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.
Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.
As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.