Full-time Purchasing - Materials Management Director. Full-time benefits include: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. PTO accrual starts day one of employment.

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Employee Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization

The Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager will oversee the activities of the purchasing and inventory control department and manage the inventory of materials for the hospital.

Reports to:

CFO

Supervises: none

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsibility Statement: Participates in ongoing unit leadership responsibilities within department.

• Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the company.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
• Develops and maintains inventory databases for supplies and materials used.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Purchases large and complex items.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Delivery of supplies to all departments in the hospital.
• Management of PAR levels in clinical areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software , as well as inventory software.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular positions shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Minimum educational requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management preferred.

Credentials: None required.

License: None required.

Experience: At least five years of buying or purchasing experience required. Knowledge of the medical field preferred.

General Subjects of Concern:

a. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.

b. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.

c. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.

d. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.

e. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.

f. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.

g. The employee will comply with the Compliance Policy, all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position. The employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or standards of conduct to his/her immediate supervisor, Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Office.

Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc information:

• Schedules are subject to change as needed

I have read, understand and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements.

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  without accommodations under ADA

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  with the following accommodations under ADA:

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