Under general supervision, own and optimize the Central Procurement functions of UMMS and Member Organizations via extensive cross-functional collaboration and mastery of procurement best practices. Responsibilities include Driving Procurement efficiencies that enable ongoing improvement within the Procure-to-Pay process, build shared commitment for desired future state and achieve objectives, understand, communicate, and effectively promote the value proposition of the Supply Chain organization.

• Responsible for the procurement transactions of all products and/or services for UMMS Shared Services.
• Directs procurement and actively collaborates with Accounts Payable on successful Procure-to-Pay process.
• Supports the Procure to Pay process between Member Organizations, Accounts Payable, Contracting and Procurement.
• Provides analytical approach to managing, reviewing, and finalizing buyer sourcing decisions, consistent with current Supply Chain Contract Management portfolio.
• Plans, organizes, and administers subordinate development, providing guidance to employees relative to their dealings with suppliers and persons from other departments within UMMS. Develops and promotes teamwork and positive relationships between subordinate and the rest of the organization.
• Collaboratively develops sourcing strategies, both long and short term, to support Supply Chain initiatives.
• Provides continual process improvement through maintaining active input from customers.
• Monitors current and forecasted market conditions and developments and keep appropriate department leaders informed.
• Proactively analyzes purchasing data to assess departmental and spend optimization. Presents data to key groups such as Supply Chain Champions, Supply Chain Directors, etc.
• Leads workgroups, creates work plans, deliverables and desired outcomes for initiatives with targeted due dates.
• Sets priorities based on customer input, savings potential, and organizational readiness.
• Reports progress on a monthly or as requested basis.
• Effectively forges professional relationships with subordinate staff, internal customers, Supply Chain colleagues, vendors and process partners.
• Collaborates with internal customers to enhance service, improve financial outcomes. Develops and cultivates mutually caring and beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers. Continually strives to meet or exceed customer expectations, enhancing trust and respect in others.
• Cultivates positive business relationships with process partners by holding regular meetings, collaboratively resolving problems, soliciting input, establishing standards, etc.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Business, Health Administration or related degree preferred or equivalent experience. A related master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years progressive experience in Supply Chain, preferably in healthcare.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of hospital staff, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Strategic sourcing, negotiations, vendor management, value analysis, leading/facilitating teams, financial analysis, forging positive customer relationships.
• Develops and implements policies and programs affecting the overall organization supporting the strategic supply chain plan.
• Benchmarks best practices within both healthcare and non-healthcare industries and develops strategies to achieve best practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively handle multiple projects with high priority delivering a quality product on time.
• Presents information and ideas in a professional and concise manner.
• Effectively leads and inspires subordinate staff in providing excellent service while maximizing resources.
• Exemplifies and ensures excellent customer service.