Manager Procurement Services

The Manager Procurement Services reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The position is responsible for leading forecasting procurement inventory management warehousing distribution and return/life cycle materials for a variety of products and services for the NMs Procurement Operations Center in Grayslake IL. The incumbent will also develop and manage project work plans resources and performance metrics to assure activities are executed ontime and onbudget. This position will lead up to four direct reports and collaborate with Supply Chain Information Services Pharmacy and others to achieve the organizations strategic goals and objectives and contribute to improved service provision. These activities should meet or exceed the requirements of the organization and be accomplished at the most favorable cost and efficiency within a challenging and fastpaced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate forecasting procurement transportation receipt warehousing inventory distribution shipment payment metrics and performance for the select service lines and related logistics services ensuring timely efficient and costeffective performance.
• Manage vendor performance costs and improvements through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with operations related to product transformation for clients along with delivery replacement return (reverse logistics) and disposal.
• Identify develop and implement qualitative/quantitative analyses and solutions that add value and strengthen project or operational outcomes.

• Set explicit priorities establish effective action plans and anticipate obstacles and alternatives for challenging but realistic work goals.
• Provide proactive clear concise and timely communications regarding status of initiatives and overall performance and budget reporting.
• Accountable for achieving results through delivering projects and operational initiatives ontime and within budget.
• Plan coordinate and facilitate meetings work groups and committees within various levels of staffing and management.

• Manage between two and 10 coordinators and analysts or combination thereof.
  • Work with direct reports to improve performance and attain their professional development goals by directing coaching and supporting.  
  • Participate in recruiting interviewing and hiring of direct reports including the development of orientation and training programs.
• Additional responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (in Business Supply Chain or related field) or equivalent experience required.
• Four to six years of Supply Chain industry experience (including procurement and inventory/warehouse management).
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Understanding of financial analyses and quantitative/qualitative assessment data.
• Skills working and negotiating with vendors and internal clients.
• Analysis and problemsolving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and achieve savings goals.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences and personnel.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels.

Preferred:

• Project management experience including creating and managing project plans budgets and timelines.
• Certification in project management and/or supply chain.
• Work with crossfunctional teams and with people from various disciplines and cultures.
• Change management experience.
• Healthcare supply chain experience.
• Masters degree in related field.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

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