Purchasing Supervisor at Hybrid – Hybrid

• Develop Purchasing Strategies at the commodity level, supplier level and individual transaction levels. Select the appropriate procurement vehicle that will minimize organizational risk. Develop methodology and analysis criteria for assessing opportunities to move non-catalog items to catalog for increased process efficiency. Negotiate OHSU pricing for inclusion in catalogs and monitor adherence to catalog pricing.

• Staff Management: Builds relationships and understands how to build a high-performance work culture. Develops, maintains and coordinates the hiring and workforce practices for Buyers. Develops a positive team & department environment. Conducts annual and on-going performance reviews. Supervises the training/orientation of new buying staff. Places high priority on staff development; uses goal setting and performance recognition techniques; uses reporting tools in order to evaluate/improve individual/department performance and foster professional growth. Ensure the integration and alignment of OHSU’s mission, values and strategy among all job responsibilities and processes. Building a cohesive team that includes enculturation of the Supply Chain Vision, Mission, Values and Value Proposition.

• Problem Solving and Process Improvement; Identifies and challenges the status quo; consistently seeks to understand how things could be done more efficiently in the department. Encourages teams to provide input and suggestions for problem resolution and high customer service levels. Takes accountability to solve problems. Work with support resources to maintain, update process and procedure documents. Monitors and measures staff activities regarding cost saving goals; designs, implements, and monitors ongoing Procurement process improvement efforts. Front line liaison with all customers for Purchasing.

• Project Management: Leads projects as assigned. Creates a team to complete the project, develops the documentation and tracking tools, reports on progress in a timely manner and sees project through to completion.

• Training; The Purchasing Supervisor shall oversee training coordination for the buying staff. Works with resources to manage department quality, update current training manuals and employee knowledge requirements.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Procurement experience in a high transaction environment.
• Demonstrated staff development experience, including coaching, training, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing, contract and price management skillset.

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, or Finance
• 3+ years procurement related managerial experience in a healthcare setting.
• CMRP, CPP or similar procurement certification

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Procurement experience in a high transaction environment.
• Demonstrated staff development experience, including coaching, training, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing, contract and price management skillset.