Supv - Purchasing

$66,560 - $95,680/Yr

Unclassified - Ontario, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Ontario, CA

About the position

The Purchasing Supervisor (PS) will oversee the procurement and distribution of the organization's equipment, supplies, and services. This role involves working closely with management to develop best practices that ensure safety, quality, compliance, and cost reduction while supporting timely delivery to internal and external customers. The PS is expected to demonstrate initiative, work independently and collaboratively, and possess creativity to recommend beneficial changes through leadership influence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement and distribution of equipment, supplies, and services.
• Develop best practices to ensure safety, quality, compliance, and cost reduction.
• Support on-time and in-full delivery to internal and external customers.
• Lead and support the strategic sourcing process, including bidding, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications and requirements.
• Prepare and review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, and select or recommend suppliers.
• Create electronic purchase orders and administer resulting purchase orders.
• Negotiate modifications to purchase orders and resolve invoicing issues.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures and train the team as needed.
• Process and organize purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Buyer in the healthcare industry required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience within procurement or process improvement required.
• Prior supervisory experience with a proven track record in developing high-performance teams.
• Extensive knowledge of the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and policies in healthcare required.
• Strong planning, organization, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, mathematical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance