Periop Site Manager - Lourdes - FT (1st Shift)

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains daily contact with departmental personnel, clinicians, physicians, administrators, Virtua Purchasing, Virtua Support Services and vendor representatives.
• Manages the daily work activities of his/her support staff.
• Assists with capital equipment and supplies budget.
• 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.
• Makes sure the monthly supply budget is monitored and reconciled month-end general ledger warehouse transfers are completed.
• Performs all HR management functions timely and in a professional manner i.e. staff evaluations, action plans, Performance Agreements, payroll etc.

Position Qualifications

• Required / Experience Required: 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing or procurement activities.
• Required Education: 1 year supervisory experience preferred. HS degree or equivalent.