Westchester Medical Center Health Network · 8 hours ago
Director, Network Procurement
Valhalla, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expWestchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Director of Procurement Operations and Data Integrity. This role is responsible for overseeing the procurement lifecycle, managing technology and analytics, and ensuring data integrity while collaborating with various departments to enhance procurement systems and processes.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Adhere to and support the overall Mission, Vision, and Strategies of WMCHealth
Accountable for accurate and efficient purchase order workflow from approved order requisition to receipt and timely resolution of delays and/or unexpected logistical challenges
Responsible to design, monitor and ensure sourcing and procurement system, item library, procedures and activities
Maintain oversight of the complete procurement lifecycle, including requisitioning. Purchase order creation and management, and customer notification as required
Monitors procurement activities ensuring system policy and contract compliance, and system financial integrity; checks requisitions and purchase orders prepared by division staff for clarification
Has oversight of communication with customers on status of purchase orders
Leads the procurement operations data integrity team, ensuring the integrity of systems and applications used to support Procurement and Accounts Payable functions and other applicable departments
Leads development of Procurement systems and applications and identifies opportunities to standardize data and processes using technology
Provides cross functional expertise and acts as liaison between procurement users, end users and IT/Tech support teams and serves as an application expert. Leads development, implementation and testing of system wide Procurement and AP tools/systems
Directs day-day monitoring, supplier and item library data management, and analysis and resolution of end user inquiries. Establishes guidelines and escalation criteria for routing of incoming inquiries in collaboration with others as required
Identify and assess existing procurement technology and analytics that support the procurement program; identify new procurement technology needs as required and identify internal and external resources and/or partners to satisfy these needs
Employs strong influence and change management skills to sell ideas and communicate a compelling case for change
Recruit, develop and retain staff that executes work in an efficient and effective manner in support of goals, while maintain accountability for that staff
Creates a culture of high performance and service throughout the Supply Chain
Eliminate barriers and resolve escalated procurement issues. Assertively champion a culture of continuous improvement within the PODI function
Additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience as a Manager; or 5+ years experience in a senior managerial role
Strong management skills with the ability to lead cohesive and productive teams
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact
Demonstrated experience managing one or more departments
Excellent analytical ability, including interpreting data and developing recommendations based on analysis
Excellent planning ability, including identification of critical success factors, key obstacles, and risks
Focus on key outcomes, not only processes or activities
Demonstrated ability to identify and balance interests of a variety of key stakeholders
Bachelor's degree required and three years experience will be considered for candidates with significant qualifications and portfolio of healthcare supply chain, procurement, and/or strategic sourcing experience
Thorough knowledge of the regulations, policies, procedures, and objectives as they relate to the area of assignment
Good knowledge of organizational and administrative processes and techniques as they apply to health care administration
Good knowledge of the organization of a large hospital and the functions of its various divisions
Good knowledge of the techniques and methods used in administrative analysis
Ability to identify recognize and develop solutions to operational and administrative problems
Ability to organize and analyze data and draw conclusions and prepare analytical reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical, administrative and clerical personnel
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to effectively use computer applications in performing work assignments
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position
Sound professional judgment
Tact
Integrity
Initiative
Thoroughness
Dependability
Resourcefulness
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Relevant certification and/or Lean certification preferred
Company
Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving nearly 2.5 million residents across more than 6,000 square miles.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sean S. Tedjarati, MD, MPH, MBA, CPE
President and CEO WMCHealth Physicians, Advanced Physicians Services
Anthony Frank
Executive Vice President and CFO
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