Supervisor, Purchasing - Acute Care
Core
Supervises support staff to acquire equipment and supplies for academic, research, medical, and building programs at low cost and in a timely manner.
Role type
Senior IC purchasing supervisor
Builds
Procurement of medical/scientific equipment, supplies, furnishings, and vehicles for university programs
Domain
Higher education + healthcare administration
Required skills
team supervision, inventory management, procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, compliance monitoring, performance evaluation, budgeting, contract negotiation, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
knowledge of purchasing software systems, experience with regulatory agencies, committee participation
Technologies
purchasing and inventory software systems
Responsibilities
Organize and oversee inventory counts; supervise staff hiring, onboarding, training, and task delegation; build relationships with suppliers and internal users; process purchasing documents and ensure supply continuity; maintain compliance with policies and regulations; report progress to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC