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Cherokee Indian Hospital · 1 hour ago

Director of Procurement

CHEROKEE, NC, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Cherokee Indian Hospital is seeking a Director of Procurement to manage a team that supports its mission and operational goals. This role involves providing strategic oversight of internal controls, contracting, and supply chains to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

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Responsibilities

Create and implement internal controls, contracting and supply chain strategy aligned with organizational goals

Ensure the organizations purchases are incompliance with 2 CFR Part 200

Facilitate special purchases for CIHA as needed, ensuring timely ordering

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing as needed

Manage inventory control, distribution, and logistics for optimal stock levels, waste reduction expirations, and stockouts

Responsible for capital equipment planning, sourcing, and lifecycle management

Leads inventory and logistics management and risk mitigation

Manage budget, cost controls, par levels, and opportunities for cost savings

Develop staff, fostering accountability, engagement and continuous improvement

Promote service excellence and process improvement

Establish and track KPIs including inventory turns, fill rates, and vendor performance

Collaborate with leadership team on the development and implementation of system or enterprise level strategies

Recruit, direct, and review teams of leaders

Leads organizational initiatives, adapting policies and processes to evolving organizational needs

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Supply chain managementContracting lawsAnalytical skillsProject managementLeadershipProfessionalismPatient-centered careInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; master's degree preferred

10 or more years of progressive experience, including experience in a leadership or management role

Proficiency with internal controls, contracting and supply chain management

Strong understanding of supply chain strategy and contracting laws and regulations

Excellent analytical and project management skills

Ability to effectively lead large teams and organizational initiatives

Ability to resolve complex issues at a system or enterprise level within tight timeframes while maintaining procedural integrity

High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate and collaborate across large teams, programs, and executives in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality, adjusting message for audience

Works with broad autonomy, accountable for setting direction, managing large teams, and influencing organizational policies while maintaining quality standards

Strong commitment to patient-centered care and the mission of serving the community