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Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead clinical supply chain initiatives, including capital equipment, implants, and surgical supplies. You will negotiate contracts, coordinate with administrators and clinicians, and oversee staff to ensure efficient procurement processes.
You will manage vendor relationships, maintain data accuracy in item master records, participate in budgeting, and drive utilization improvements while maintaining patient safety and cost
Plans, develops initiates, negotiates, and implements clinical Supply Chain initiatives including product standardization, product value analysis, contract compliance and utilization management Maintains daily contact with departmental personnel, clinicians, physicians, administrators, Virtua Purchasing, Virtua Support Services and vendor representatives. Is responsible for managing the daily work activities of his/her support staff. Is responsible for assisting with capital equipment and supplies budget.
Responsible for managing the procurement of all capital equipment/instruments, implants, surgical supplies and non-surgical supplies. Initiates, collaborates, negotiates and facilitates with the Administrator the bid process, ensuring competitive pricing, price protection and best service levels.
Works closely with Administrator, Legal Counsel, Management Organization and Vendors in negotiating contract/agreement pricing as well as terms and conditions to ensure that a valid contract/agreement is created in the best interest of the facility.
Works closely with staff, Care Coordinators, Physicians and Administration to develop and introduce better utilization of products and services. As Chair of the Product Value Analysis Committee requests are implemented through trials securing the best acceptable product for patient safety, quality and cost. Manages Product Recall Communication Process and Product Backorder Communication Process.
Responsible for all aspects of maintaining an up to date and accurate Item Master File and electronic implant dictionary. Directs annual physical inventory count. Reviews and responds to product recall alerts as indicated.
Reviews Open POs, Accruals, Shipping Discrepancies, Invoice Discrepancies, Contract Status, etc. and works closely with Accounts Payable to resolve.
Monitors monthly supply budget and reconciles month-end general ledger warehouse transfers.
Performs all HR management functions timely and in a professional manner i.e. staff evaluations, action plans, Performance Agreements, payroll etc.
3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing or procurement activities.
1 year supervisory experience preferred.
HS degree or equivalent.
$70,935 - $110,268 Yearly
This position is eligible to participate in one of Virtua’s annual incentive compensation plan (AICP). The amount is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan document. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.