Purchasing Service Line Manager

St. Luke's University Health Network

Allentown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Administration, Computer Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Inventory Management, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Materials Management, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Nursing, Order Processing, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Service Line Management, Set Goals, Value Analysis, Work From Home
LOCATION
Allentown, PA
POSTED
7 days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

HOURS:

Full Time, Days, 40 hours/week

Mon-Fri, no nights, holidays, or weekends

Core hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (flexible)

Home location of St. Luke's Center, Allentown, PA with opportunity for hybrid remote work for local (PA, NJ) candidates, after training, at discretion of the manager. Two days per week on site is required. (Weds & Thursday.)

The Purchasing Service Line Manager is responsible for all purchasing activities of the respective network service lines. Manages Buyers and Purchasing Clerks performance in order processing, sourcing of supplies, pricing, and financial analysis. Establishes goals and objectives with service line personnel.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitors compliance with goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the department with assigned personnel

  • Completes annual performance evaluations of service line personnel

  • Collaborates with the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting for cost savings opportunities through Premier contracts, local contracts and other sources

  • Works closely with department managers to improve purchasing processes and customer service

  • Works with vendors on new product requests, contracts, negotiations and bids

  • Monitors contract pricing in the Materials Management information system to ensure accurate information

  • Provides guidance and direction for Value Analysis team, departments and personnel as it relates to fiscal responsibility and Value Analysis principles

  • Works with department managers, Inventory Control and vendors on product conversions

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Standing for up to 4 hours, up to 1 hour at a time. Walking for up to 4 hours per day, 1 hour at time. Sitting for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Frequently uses fingers for data entry, etc.

Frequently uses hands for filing, telephone and loading printers with paper. Uses upper extremities to lift up to 30 pounds. Stoops, bends or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to

normal and phone conversations. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and/or 7-10 years' experience in healthcare setting preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in Purchasing or Materials Management preferred. Clinical background is a plus. Must be accurate in dealing with figures. Management experience required. Experience with computer/Microsoft Excel or Access required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services