Manager, Purchasing

At HealthFirst, we have been providing compliance solutions to dental and medical practices for over 40 years. From essential medications, devices and supplies to advanced services, training and software, our mission is to guarantee the right compliance products, services and programs are there, whenever, and wherever your practice needs them. We are looking for a Manager, Purchasing to join us in that effort.

JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for leading a team of Buyers to achieve industry leading results in inventory fulfillment rates, turns, profit margin, supply efficiencies and inventory objectives. The Manager will partner with senior level leaders throughout the organization regarding inventory challenges, strategies, initiatives and communication. The Manager will provide coaching and direct mentoring, ensuring that all tools, processes and training resources are leveraged and utilized to drive ongoing improvements on all key inventory performance metrics - both on an individual buyer and group level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage teams responsible for purchasing product to achieve customer satisfaction and inventory levels aligned with company goals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
• Ensure availability of products in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Review and plan requirements for acceptable inventory levels.
• Lead purchasing function in achieving margin goals through initiating deals with our suppliers, along with purchasing investment buys based on rebate agreements, future price increases or supplier deals offered.
• Manage team activities of forecast accuracy, excess inventory management and supplier relationships to maximize profitability
• Partner in development strategies of the purchasing team to increase knowledge and productivity.
• Partner with suppliers to improve overall supply chain and customer satisfaction, maximizing profitability, facilitating meetings on a regular basis.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to improve overall efficiencies and cost savings initiatives.
• Work with Marketing and Merchandising to understand future strategies/new sales plans, promotions, supplier agreements and excess inventory opportunities.
• Monitor activity of the function to ensure work is being performed and goals are being achieved.
• Review E3 system reports regularly to analyze status of inventory and forecasted merchandise needs.
• Coordinate with finance on matters involving inventory reserves.
• Select, develop, and evaluate TSMs to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of Inventory Management / Replenishment
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 certification and maintenance.
• Purchasing processes, Inventory Management analysis skills.
• Inventory Management system knowledge, such as E3 Trim.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability
• Ability to plan and manage successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget, assign tasks and areas of responsibility
• Lead team(s) to achieve company goals in creative and effective ways
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with senior management
• Good negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage outsourced relationships
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict
• Broad professional and managerial skills with a good understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Ability to lead virtual teams

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 1 or more years of management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meets expectations or consistently exceed expectations.

HealthFirst is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

For WA State only: The salary range for this position is $111,989 - $167,983. Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Work Life Assistance Program, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship program and Volunteer Opportunities.