Sutter Health · 1 day ago
Manager, Purchasing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
8+ years expSutter Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Manager of Purchasing to oversee the procurement operations of supplies, equipment, and services. The role involves establishing compliance protocols, managing purchasing staff, and identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring effective supply chain management.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversees the cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment and associated inventory within the region and assigned affiliate(s)
Manages purchasing staff responsible for the purchasing of all materials and supplies necessary for the efficient function of assigned affiliate/area
Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations
Establishes and communicates priorities and operational objectives to ensure business results are achieved
Provides guidance and direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations
Develops, implements and/or ensures corrective action plans are implemented to address or minimize operational risk
Ensures all contracts are up to date and initiates negotiations prior to contract expirations
Leads departmental goal setting process and provides roadmap for accomplishing goals. Monitors progress, developing action plans to address issues and challenges
Communicates affiliate, operating unit and system goals to staff, helping staff understand impact on operations and resources
Develops plan of action to address current and future resource needs in order to meet service and/or operational demands and objectives
Prepares reports and/or analyses, identifying operational trends and recurrent issues, and recommends and implements course of action
Identifies and implements purchasing cost savings opportunities with regard to standardization with products, processes, systems
Works with region and system supply chain to ensure optimal pricing and contract opportunities are obtained
Negotiates with vendors and sales representatives continually looking for the most cost effective, clinically acceptable products
Analyzes negative supply variances and develops and implements corrective action plans. Evaluates and implements opportunities for enhancing cost effective delivery of services and supply recommendations
Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies
Provides and fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages staff engagement and collaboration, establishing a culture of teamwork
Supervises assigned staff, makes hiring and termination decisions, and reviews and approves timekeeping records
Establishes expectations with all direct reports, holds individuals and work teams accountable, and ensures job descriptions accurately reflect job responsibilities and expectations
Evaluates staff performance and makes/recommends associated merit increase. Provides constructive feedback, coaching and counseling. Implements disciplinary actions and/or performance improvement plans to achieve desired performance. May work with leadership when major disciplinary action is necessary or in consultation with Human Resources
Provides opportunities for career development, role expansion, and cross-training
Monitors department training and orientation plans, ensuring staff meets competency requirements and participates in appropriate education and training programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare or related field
8 years recent relevant experience
Knowledge of supply chain and materials management principles and related functions in a healthcare setting
Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources, and alternate sources of supply, purchasing, contract negotiation administration and new/emerging trends in the procurement industry
Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results
Leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others
Effective negotiation skills
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (19)
2024 (16)
2023 (14)
2022 (21)
2021 (24)
2020 (30)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.17MKey Investors
Department of Health Care Services
2025-05-19Grant· $23M
2016-11-22Grant· $1.2M
2013-10-09Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Megan Gillespie
Chief Executive Officer
Warner L. Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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