Director, Purchasing

Benedictine; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead purchasing strategies and vendor negotiations. This pivotal role involves collaborating with community leadership to standardize products and services, ensuring effective budget management, and promoting the organization's core values. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a solid background in supply chain management. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in service and community support, where your expertise will drive impactful decisions and foster a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education Assistance

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing contracts for goods and services.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and standardize product offerings.
• Assist in budget development and resource utilization.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Finance

Job description

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The Director, Purchasing is responsible for providing expert oversight and execution of purchasing contracts related to Benedictine purchasing of goods and services to support the communities and operations.

• Work with Support Center and community leadership to standardize vendor products and services.
• Negotiate vendor and manufacturer agreements both within and outside the GPO.
• Create and implement standardized communication processes for community leadership to provide updates on product availability and other key information.
• Complete analysis and comparisons and make purchasing recommendations.
• Assist in the development of community and Support Center budgets by obtaining quotes and contracted pricing. Assist communities and support center staff in monitoring and implementing budgets to promote appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties, tasks, and/or projects as assigned.
• Promote the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
  
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Four (4) degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or other related field.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.
  
  
  

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience working within or with a GPO.
• Experience working with senior living contracts, specifically medical supply vendors and broad-line food vendors.
  
  
  

EEO/AA/ Vet Friendly

$85,000-$115,000

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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