Procurement Manager - New York, United States - New York Proton Center

Description

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy.

The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology.

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the New York Proton Center ("NYPC") Chief Financial Officer, the Procurement Manager maintains direct, hands-on involvement in projects, analysis, and executive level communications to improve operational efficiency and support company objectives as related to procurement operations.

Provides procurement expertise to improve processes and performance and coordinates all aspects of NYPC's procurement operations.

The Manager is also responsible for the development, maintenance, and improvement of project management for the procurement programs and contributes to the strategic initiatives that significantly reduce costs and improve quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluates and approves vendors, authorizing purchase orders for goods and services.

Provides procurement expertise to improve processes and performance.

Provides functional and technical administration and support for NYPC's procurement software.

Responsible for coordination with data integrity of contract database.

Assists in the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment utilizing standard specifications from predetermined sources.

Assists in the preparation of bids from draft materials, contacts vendors and invites quotations and bid proposals.

Compares and analyzes quotations and recommends action concerning commodity sources and the awarding of contracts.

Authorizes purchase orders for goods and services.

Confers with NYPC personnel and manufacturer's representatives concerning goods, supplies, equipment, and modification of purchasing specifications.

Investigates supply goods and equipment complaints.

Maintains a variety of purchasing records and files.

Assists in the evaluation and selection of materials to replenish or expand NYPC supply stock, monitoring a stock level consistent with meeting business requirements and limitations of storage facilities.

Maintains the document management of supplier contract relationships.

Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.


Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum 7 years of healthcare experience required.

Minimum 5 years of supply chain/procurement experience required.

Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to consistently provide accurate and timely work product.

Strong ability to adhere to deadlines.

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet required.

Strong communication skills required, both orally and in writing.


About the Area:
New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings.

Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities.

Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none.

The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees.

The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.