Procurement Manager

About the role

The Procurement Manager is responsible for modernizing and managing the procurement and inventory management function for Grace Inspired Living and its communities. This role will lead the transition from manual, paper-based purchase order processes to a scalable, technology-enabled procurement and inventory system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, selection, and implementation of a procurement and inventory management system while standardizing purchasing workflows, controls, and approvals.
• Develop and document procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Implement standardized purchasing processes across clinical, dining, facilities, housekeeping, and administrative departments.
• Ensure purchasing compliance with internal policies, budget controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement inventory management processes to improve visibility, accuracy, and turnover.
• Negotiate delivery terms including shipping costs.
• Collaborate with department leaders to align inventory levels with operational needs.
• Analyze historical and ongoing spend to identify savings opportunities and inefficiencies.
• Lead initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership through standardization, contract compliance, and vendor consolidation.
• Maintain vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and review, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Optimize utilization of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and programs.
• Evaluate when off-GPO purchasing is advantageous and ensure decisions are data-driven.
• Partner with Nursing, Personal Care, Housekeeping, Laundry, Dining Services, Facilities, IT, and Finance to align procurement activities with operational and care objectives.
• Provide training and support to department leaders and staff on procurement systems and processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor on purchasing and inventory best practices.
• Develop and maintain procurement and inventory dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Report on spend, savings, contract compliance, inventory performance, and system utilization.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities related to purchasing and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience with procurement software and systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Procurement and supply chain management.
• Vendor management and negotiation.
• Inventory management and optimization.
• Financial analysis and cost management.
• Project management and process improvement.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits

*We offer a Generous Benefit Package and Competitive Salary to Full Time Employees*

Pay

Competitive salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.