Manager - Purchasing - Capital Equipment

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

The Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Manager - Purchasing - Capital Equipment.

The Manager - Purchasing - Capital Equipment provides management and direction for the day to day operations of the centralized purchasing function. Manages the purchasing process; maintains established policies and procedures; and manages the daily work flow. Meets established standards. Hires; trains and develops staff.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manages the daily operations of order placement - ensures resources are utilized appropriately and buyers are meeting established performance standards.

• Monitors compliance to purchasing policies and procedures.

• Manages process improvement. Continuously measures performance and improves productivity and processes of order placing.
  

• Manages employee development and performance evaluations. Provides on-going training and development of employees. Conducts annual reviews. Identifies training requirements, and supports team building activities.

• Responsible for the UHS capital / project requisition system. Coordinates with A/P Manager to ensure efficient work flow from PO to payment.

• Maintains thorough knowledge of the McKesson information management application and strives for continuous improvement of utilization.

• Manages vendors. Understands the GPO contracts and pricing. Ensures vendors are meeting performance expectations. Enhances opportunities for cost savings by promoting use of UHS standards and utilization of contracted vendors.

• Co-Chairs UHS Capital Equipment Standards committee.

• Provides department overview at all UHS Corporate hosted conferences for end users.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required with 5-8 years of related experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and material management systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi task and change priorities based on customer needs.

• Staff Supervisory / Management experience required.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all aspects of automated Supply Chain system required.
• Knowledge of Healthcare capital equipment required.

Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and material management systems.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface with a broad range of peers, end users and senior management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi task and change priorities based on customer needs.

License or Registration Requirements: None

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

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