Dir, Supply Chain Procurement - Beverly Hills, United States - Cedars-Sinai

Description

**Job Description**

Job Summary: Key Job Responsibilities

The Director, Procurement , leads all activities within the Cedars Sinai System to include Strategic Sourcing, Contracts

Administration, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supply Assurance and Socially Responsible Sourcing, in close collaboration

with other leadership team members. Oversees activities related to the procurement of materials, equipment, and services

for the system through leadership of mid-sized procurement organization employees). Build organizational strength by

mentoring the team and guiding them through overall supply chain transformation for the health system. Oversees the entire

life cycle of suppliers including identification, selection, on-boarding, and performance management, reviews and approves

purchases as authorized, and supports stakeholders and budget owners in negotiating major contracts. Build organizational

strength, create and develops policies and procedures procurement activities, monitors the cost, schedule and performance

aspects of vendors and contracts, and coordinates procurement activities across departments to ensure that desired inventory,

quality, and service levels meet health system needs. Supports the standardization, price optimization, purchasing and

delivery of products and services for the system. Ensures clear communication to leadership on established financial key

performance indicators (KPIs), nurtures relationships with manufacturing and supplier partners to promote a sustainable and

resilient health system supply chain .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Supports key sourcing initiatives and sets strategies to ensure products or services ordered are delivered on time, at the

right quality, and optimal costs. Leads to establishment of goals and execution to achieve total coast savings and drive

continuous improvement.

Develops policies and methodologies for sourcing new products or services, approving vendors, and establishing sourcing

category strategies in close collaboration with clinicians and supply chain leadership team.

Oversee and facilitate implementation of purchasing strategy, supervise teams of subordinate staff in purchasing, and

contracting. Ensure all employees and processes meet the Cedars' standards and designations for work quality. Guides

internal customers in identifying, resolving and timely escalation of issues/concerns.

Supports negotiation of business terms and conditions and directs management of all system's purchasing contracts in close

collaboration with other departments.

Collaborates with internal business partners to understand clinical and usage trends, and analyzes consolidation

opportunities across the health system.

Supports shared service (s) initiatives for system-wide participation in services and supplies contracts. Partners with other

system leaders to facilitate the Socially Responsible Purchasing program. Supports Value Analysis and New Product

Introduction (NPI) process across the system.

Collaborates with physician and clinical groups and other director's to ensure the effective coordination of services within

and between departments.

Oversees supplier relationship management and contract management process to ensure terms are met and termination

dates are monitored.

Responsible for leveraging all appropriate solutions from GPO while also holding them accountable for their role in the

partnership.

Coordinates maintenance of up-todate records for all purchasing contracts, including pricing and terms. Identifies,

manages and mitigates sourcing risks that follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), guiding principles, and templates

that align to the Supply Chain Transformation road may.

Manages the effective allocation of capital and human resources within the department, including the organization of

department programs and services, control of appropriate staffing mix and levels, and management of productivity.

Oversees and continuously improves the major processes and technology related to their areas of responsibility, such as

Requisition to Purchase Order cycle and Asset Management.

Department-Specific Responsibilites

Additional primary duties and responsibilities that are only performed in the specific department(s) below:

Department Duties and Responsibilities

Teamwork/Customer Relation Responsibilities

Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes

Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)

Responds timely, effectively and appropriately to deliverables

Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team

Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with stakeholders and/or client groups

Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity

Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs utilizing available resources

Represents the company with external constituents

Team Lead/Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Plans, leads, and directs work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines

are met.

Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and performance

improvement plans.

These statements describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and are not intended to

be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Other work duties may be assigned at any time with or without

notice.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level Education Details

Minimum Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management & Analysis, Business

Management, Engineering, and/or related.

X

Master's Degree Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management & Analysis, Business

Management, Engineering, and/or related.

X

Work Experience

Years of Experience Experience Details Minimum Preferred

10 years

Progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply

chain management, supplier management, contracts administration across

multiple sites, and/or related.

X

7 years Managing department service line (s) with a team of direct reports. X

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skill/Knowledge/Ability Description Proficiency

Communication - Ability to communicate

expectations and priorities, and clarify

roles and responsibilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong

leadership skills. Experience with organizational development. Advanced

Communication - Ability to influence

and/or negotiate Advanced

Communication - Ability to convey and/or

receive written/verbal information Advanced

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skill/Knowledge/Ability Description Proficiency

to/from various audiences in different

formats

Budgetary & Financial - Ability to apply

knowledge of business, revenue and

profitability model(s)

Intermediate

Analytical - Ability to demonstrate

problem solving skills and recommends

solutions

Strong analytical skills. Working knowledge of enterprise

procurement systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, and Oracle. Advanced

Analytical - Ability to apply critical

thinking to analyze and interpret

information and/or data

Analytical excellence, with ability to foresee issues Advanced

Management - Ability to motivate,

monitor, measure, recognize and improve

performance and morale

Advanced

Management - Ability to translate

strategic thinking into operational

objectives and plans

Experience with setting targets and achieving key performance

metrics, such as cost savings. Advanced

Management - Ability to address

performance issues and implement

corrective action plans

Advanced

Project Management - Ability to initiate,

plan, design, execute, and monitor

project(s)

Strong organizational and facilitation skills to synthesize data from

multiple sources and individuals Advanced

Quality - Ability to apply process

improvement principles Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools Intermediate

Quality - Ability to provide and/or support

a level of work excellence and accuracy;

recognize and address flaws or errors that

others may overlook

Advanced

Regulatory - Ability to interpret and apply

knowledge of State, Federal and Agency

standards to comply with regulations

Experience with, interpretation of, and compliance with laws and

principles in healthcare purchasing and contracting.

Understanding of the Group Purchasing Organization sourcing and

contracting process. Actively supports Sarbanes-Oxely (SOX)

compliance in healthcare sourcing and purchasing workflows

Advanced

Technical - Ability to apply knowledge of

information software and/or hardware to

provide solutions and/or support

Advanced

Technical - Ability to use software

applications and operate technological

devices (e.g., computer, laptop, tablet,

smartphone, etc.)

Advanced

Time Management - Ability to handle

multiple demands and/or manage complex

and competing priorities

Advanced

Time Management - Ability to work within

tight timeframes and meet strict

deadlines

Advanced

Time Management - Ability to

demonstrate time management and

priority setting skills

Advanced

Other

Broad strategic thinker with good problem solving, scenario

planning, decision-making, and negotiating skills; ability to

analyze technical data in suppliers' proposals.

Advanced

**Qualifications**

Job Summary: Key Job Responsibilities

The Director, Procurement , leads all activities within the Cedars Sinai System to include Strategic Sourcing, Contracts

Administration, Supplier Management, Procurement, Supply Assurance and Socially Responsible Sourcing, in close collaboration

with other leadership team members. Oversees activities related to the procurement of materials, equipment, and services

for the system through leadership of mid-sized procurement organization employees). Build organizational strength by

mentoring the team and guiding them through overall supply chain transformation for the health system. Oversees the entire

life cycle of suppliers including identification, selection, on-boarding, and performance management, reviews and approves

purchases as authorized, and supports stakeholders and budget owners in negotiating major contracts. Build organizational

strength, create and develops policies and procedures procurement activities, monitors the cost, schedule and performance

aspects of vendors and contracts, and coordinates procurement activities across departments to ensure that desired inventory,

quality, and service levels meet health system needs. Supports the standardization, price optimization, purchasing and

delivery of products and services for the system. Ensures clear communication to leadership on established financial key

performance indicators (KPIs), nurtures relationships with manufacturing and supplier partners to promote a sustainable and

resilient health system supply chain .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Supports key sourcing initiatives and sets strategies to ensure products or services ordered are delivered on time, at the

right quality, and optimal costs. Leads to establishment of goals and execution to achieve total coast savings and drive

continuous improvement.

Develops policies and methodologies for sourcing new products or services, approving vendors, and establishing sourcing

category strategies in close collaboration with clinicians and supply chain leadership team.

Oversee and facilitate implementation of purchasing strategy, supervise teams of subordinate staff in purchasing, and

contracting. Ensure all employees and processes meet the Cedars' standards and designations for work quality. Guides

internal customers in identifying, resolving and timely escalation of issues/concerns.

Supports negotiation of business terms and conditions and directs management of all system's purchasing contracts in close

collaboration with other departments.

Collaborates with internal business partners to understand clinical and usage trends, and analyzes consolidation

opportunities across the health system.

Supports shared service (s) initiatives for system-wide participation in services and supplies contracts. Partners with other

system leaders to facilitate the Socially Responsible Purchasing program. Supports Value Analysis and New Product

Introduction (NPI) process across the system.

Collaborates with physician and clinical groups and other director's to ensure the effective coordination of services within

and between departments.

Oversees supplier relationship management and contract management process to ensure terms are met and termination

dates are monitored.

Responsible for leveraging all appropriate solutions from GPO while also holding them accountable for their role in the

partnership.

Coordinates maintenance of up-todate records for all purchasing contracts, including pricing and terms. Identifies,

manages and mitigates sourcing risks that follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), guiding principles, and templates

that align to the Supply Chain Transformation road may.

Manages the effective allocation of capital and human resources within the department, including the organization of

department programs and services, control of appropriate staffing mix and levels, and management of productivity.

Oversees and continuously improves the major processes and technology related to their areas of responsibility, such as

Requisition to Purchase Order cycle and Asset Management.

Department-Specific Responsibilites

Additional primary duties and responsibilities that are only performed in the specific department(s) below:

Department Duties and Responsibilities

Teamwork/Customer Relation Responsibilities

Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes

Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)

Responds timely, effectively and appropriately to deliverables

Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team

Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with stakeholders and/or client groups

Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity

Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs utilizing available resources

Represents the company with external constituents

Team Lead/Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

Plans, leads, and directs work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines

are met.

Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and performance

improvement plans.

These statements describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and are not intended to

be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Other work duties may be assigned at any time with or without

notice.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level Education Details

Minimum Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management & Analysis, Business

Management, Engineering, and/or related.

X

Master's Degree Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management & Analysis, Business

Management, Engineering, and/or related.

X

Work Experience

Years of Experience Experience Details Minimum Preferred

10 years

Progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply

chain management, supplier management, contracts administration across

multiple sites, and/or related.

X

7 years Managing department service line (s) with a team of direct reports. X

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skill/Knowledge/Ability Description Proficiency

Communication - Ability to communicate

expectations and priorities, and clarify

roles and responsibilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong

leadership skills. Experience with organizational development. Advanced

Communication - Ability to influence

and/or negotiate Advanced

Communication - Ability to convey and/or

receive written/verbal information Advanced

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skill/Knowledge/Ability Description Proficiency

to/from various audiences in different

formats

Budgetary & Financial - Ability to apply

knowledge of business, revenue and

profitability model(s)

Intermediate

Analytical - Ability to demonstrate

problem solving skills and recommends

solutions

Strong analytical skills. Working knowledge of enterprise

procurement systems, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, and Oracle. Advanced

Analytical - Ability to apply critical

thinking to analyze and interpret

information and/or data

Analytical excellence, with ability to foresee issues Advanced

Management - Ability to motivate,

monitor, measure, recognize and improve

performance and morale

Advanced

Management - Ability to translate

strategic thinking into operational

objectives and plans

Experience with setting targets and achieving key performance

metrics, such as cost savings. Advanced

Management - Ability to address

performance issues and implement

corrective action plans

Advanced

Project Management - Ability to initiate,

plan, design, execute, and monitor

project(s)

Strong organizational and facilitation skills to synthesize data from

multiple sources and individuals Advanced

Quality - Ability to apply process

improvement principles Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools Intermediate

Quality - Ability to provide and/or support

a level of work excellence and accuracy;

recognize and address flaws or errors that

others may overlook

Advanced

Regulatory - Ability to interpret and apply

knowledge of State, Federal and Agency

standards to comply with regulations

Experience with, interpretation of, and compliance with laws and

principles in healthcare purchasing and contracting.

Understanding of the Group Purchasing Organization sourcing and

contracting process. Actively supports Sarbanes-Oxely (SOX)

compliance in healthcare sourcing and purchasing workflows

Advanced

Technical - Ability to apply knowledge of

information software and/or hardware to

provide solutions and/or support

Advanced

Technical - Ability to use software

applications and operate technological

devices (e.g., computer, laptop, tablet,

smartphone, etc.)

Advanced

Time Management - Ability to handle

multiple demands and/or manage complex

and competing priorities

Advanced

Time Management - Ability to work within

tight timeframes and meet strict

deadlines

Advanced

Time Management - Ability to

demonstrate time management and

priority setting skills

Advanced

Other

Broad strategic thinker with good problem solving, scenario

planning, decision-making, and negotiating skills; ability to

analyze technical data in suppliers' proposals.

Advanced

**Req ID** : 2190

**Working Title** : Dir, Supply Chain Procurement

**Department** : Purchasing

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Supply Chain / Procurement

**Job Specialty** : Supply Chain

**Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $ $107.80

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.