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Remote (8am - 4:30pm M-F)
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$50.05 - $75.10Major Responsibilities:
In a leadership capacity, supervise and provide mentorship to a team comprised of Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents.
Plan, manage, and organize the daily operations of the designed Procurement team by establishing work priorities, coordinating training, and by developing departmental goals and objectives in conjunction with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement. Complete routine rounding with staff to understand any barriers and challenges they may face. Maintain high employee satisfaction by providing routine communication and support to staff.
Set the direction for the designated Procurement team in collaboration with the AVP, Enterprise Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to implement and provide continued support of the enterprise wide Procure-to-Pay(P2P) policies and procedures, contract compliance, KPI performance, clinical product review and selection of products. In doing so, ensure the continued development, implementation and administration of a centralized coordinated procurement structure that operates efficiently and meets the needs of the multi-region, multi-hospital system.
Works cross-functionally with Accounts Payable and designated leadership to ensure the timely and accurate payment of invoices by establishing processes that mitigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Provides daily leadership and direction to support a service-focused, cost-effective, and centralized management for the procurement of all supplies and services for patients, clinical and non-clinical departments. Supports enterprise strategic vision and growth.
Coordinates, supports, and delegates projects and initiatives to the Procurement Team Leads and Purchasing Agents, as appropriate. Provides continual direction, support and guidance to the team to further develop and advance their procurement, analytical, and management skills.
Monitors department operational productivity statistics and KPIs and works with AVP and team to adjust staff workloads as needed. Provides required team member training and development opportunities for growth and advancement.
Maintain superior customer service of procurement team. Require all teammates to deliver outstanding customer service and coach and/or take corrective action with those not embracing this critical departmental value. Develop programs to enhance customer service and maintain constant communication with end-users to make certain that department is delivering on this value.
Ensures that departmental goals, policies, and procedures are followed in the performance of procurement activities by teammates within scope of responsibility. Comply with ethical, regulatory, and finance operational standards to mitigate organizational risk.
Performs Human Resource responsibilities for teammates which include interviewing and selection of new team members, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of team member concerns, corrective actions/terminations and overall department morale and engagement.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Education Required:
Experience Required:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Superior management and supervisory skills. Ability to independently manage, organize and direct team members.
Solid problem-solving ability, must be able to think critically and make independent decisions.
High-level knowledge of purchasing software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Exceptional communication skills both oral and written, with strong presentation skills and ability to effectively speak before large groups.
Extensive knowledge of Procurement processes and procedures, ideally in a healthcare setting.
Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making.
Ability to manage a high level of stress and maintain composure, prioritize workloads and multi-task.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
This position requires periodic travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Exposed to a normal office environment.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.