Senior Manager of Purchasing

Overview

The Senior Manager of Purchasing has overall responsibility for organizing, negotiating, purchasing and distribution of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies at all health centers and administrative offices at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (PPGT). In conjunction with Health Center Managers, ensures proper procedures are followed and centers have adequate supplies. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and continually improves organizational purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures to support operational and financial objectives.

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of relevant exempt experience or Associate’s degree + 4 years of relevant exempt experience or High School diploma or equivalent + 6 years of relevant exempt experience. Relevant exempt experience: Purchasing, Procurement, or Purchasing Management. Must have at least 1 year of supervisory or management experience. Relevant Education: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Fnance, or a related field. Experience in health care industry preferred.

Agency Standards

Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Other

PPGT is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law.

We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Must be able to move about on foot to accomplish tasks, such as moving from one work site to another. Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Must be able to talk such as convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately.

Must be able to hear such as the ability to receive detailed communication orally. Must be able to communicate effectively. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Office environment.