Healthcare Purchasing Leader - Cost Savings & Compliance

Talentify; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare seeks a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing, purchasing, and contract management for our nursing home facilities. This role ensures supplies, equipment, and services are acquired at the best value, delivered on time, and compliant with healthcare standards while supporting high-quality resident care and operational efficiency.

You will lead negotiations with vendors, manage contracts, monitor performance, and implement standardized procurement policies across all facilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience, preferably in healthcare
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of medical supplies, equipment, food services, maintenance materials, and other goods/services
• Manage GPO and vendor relations to secure favorable terms and service levels
• Draft, review, and manage purchasing contracts ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
• Monitor contract renewals/ renegotiations to achieve cost savings and continuity
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency
• Provide training and guidance on procurement practices and systems
• Prepare reports on purchasing activity, supplier performance, cost savings, and budget adherence

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Contract administration

Healthcare supply chain knowledge

ERP systems

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Ciena Healthcare seeks a Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing, purchasing, and contract management for our nursing home facilities. This role ensures supplies, equipment, and services are acquired at the best value, delivered on time, and compliant with healthcare standards while supporting high-quality resident care and operational efficiency.

You will lead negotiations with vendors, manage contracts, monitor performance, and implement standardized procurement policies across all facilities,