Purchasing headST. JOHN THE BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Offer description
Negotiable Permanent contract Full Time
Overall Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and
for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price. Develop and implement
a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the
business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings.
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the
development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management
to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the
supply base. Lead and manage a team of Buyers to deliver the appropriate
support to the business to ensure corporate and business development
objectives are met. Work alongside the senior management team in
contributing to overall business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy and Development
 Overall responsibility for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities across
the business
 Create and implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, policies,
processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
 Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet
business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and
delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete
effectively in the market to include: Terms and conditions, supplier
selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalisation of supply chain
solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and
safety stock
 Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate
risks and develop opportunities
 Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process
 Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated
documents
 Initiate and develop creative and innovative procurement processes
(eProcurement)
General and Task Management
 Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers
at a senior and strategic level
 Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money,
quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input
from stakeholders if appropriate
 Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
 Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyersupplier power
 Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
 Develop an overall vendor base which creates and sustains a competitive
advantage utilising global market exploitation, leveraging spends and
leveraging technologies
 Develop, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation
process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance
 Ensure professional and consistent supplier management is applied
across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy and OJEU
guidance
 Work closely with Research Development to source new and alternative
raw materials
People Management
 Provide leadership to departments under control. Coach, mentor and
develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers
continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
 Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance
 Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate
exchange of information and in order to implement change and
improvements
 Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety
and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and
wellbeing of staff and visitors
 Responsible for developing the appropriate organisational structure,
resource plans and culture to support the business objectives and
customer deliverables
 Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they
are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics
within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles
 Complete regular performance reviews, manage attendance, holidays,
disciplinary issues and procedures as appropriate
 Establish strategy and best practices for staff to ensure achievement of
overall business objectives. Work with the Purchasing team to translate
strategy into specific annual performance goals and departmental
objectives including KPIs,
Financial Budget and Control
 Input and hold responsibility for Purchasing and cost estimating budgets
 Prepare the annual Purchasing budget and forecasts and all Capital
Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with customer and
legal requirements. Manage the budget from identification to completion of
projects
Relationship Management
 Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external
stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
 Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to
facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy
 Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential
effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or
service while optimising cost
 Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and
communicate the impact on Purchasing activities
Requirements
Minimum education level: Bachelor ́s Degree
3 years of experience
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