Manager-Purchasing

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee all purchasing operations across its campuses. Based at 1275 Broadway, this role ensures timely orders, accurate receipts, and compliant processes while leading a team of purchasing staff.

You will analyze data, generate reports, and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize efficiency and service levels. A bachelor's degree and 3-5 years in purchasing are required, with a preferred supply chain or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Supply chain or business management degree preferred for deeper procurement knowledge.
• 3-5 years of equivalent purchasing/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Purchasing functions to support operations across all Albany Med Health System campuses.
• Supervise purchasing staff and foster collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Compile, monitor, and present data and reports to inform procurement decisions.

Education

Bachelor Degree Required

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management preferred

Job description

Department/Unit:

Purchasing

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$84,783.00 - $131,414.00

Under the direction of the Director of Procure to Pay, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for the direct oversight and management of Purchasing functions required to support the operations of all campuses of the Albany Med Health System. This includes all components of the purchasing process such as, but not limited to, order placement and confirmation, monitoring of open orders, facilitation of product returns and recalls, as well as ensuring purchase orders support timely and accurate receipt of goods and payment of invoices. The position is additionally responsible for the compilation, monitoring, and presentation of data and reports. The position is accountable for ensuring purchasing needs of the organization are met in an accurate and timely manner, while ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. The position will provide direct supervision and leadership to all purchasing staff and cultivate a team environment to create and support collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure efficiency of processes and outstanding levels of services. The position is on site at the 1275 Broadway location, with occasional travel to off site locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree Required


• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management preferred


• 3-5 years of equivalent experience

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.