Purchasing Manager
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WHO WE RE LOOKING FOR

We build our culture one hire at a time. Our tireless pursuit of providing our partners with world-class management solutions starts with talking to you. Our goal is simple. We want to build great teams that can help our partners focus on delivering exceptional eye care: the kind of teams people want to be a part of, and the kind of teams Spectrum Vision Partners and OCLI can t live without.

We want to learn more about you and the kind of team culture you can help us create. We re interested in your relevant skills and what you can do. We re even more interested in your positive attitude and flexible mindset.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT HAND

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team. The Purchasing Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Clinics and ASCs by managing all aspects of procurement, including sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. This position reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and manages the purchasing team and their goals.

OUR EXPECTATIONS OF YOU

• You ll develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing of high-quality supplies.
• You ll source and evaluate suppliers/vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and service and negotiate their contracts and terms.
• You ll ensure purchases align with the organization s financial goals and manage inventory levels to optimize stock levels.
• You will identify opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation to reduce costs while improving quality and service levels.
• Serve as liaison between other departments and the Materials Management Department to ensure adequate supplies of materials on hand.
• Manage capital expenditure purchases to secure cost savings and timely implementation, optimizing terms and conditions.
• Manage the budget process for capital expenditures with the clinics and ASCs working with local leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and vendor communications.
• Oversee the receiving process to ensure accuracy and quality control of incoming goods.
• Resolve any purchasing-related issues or discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong vendor communication skills addressing issues and concerns of the organization.
• Being proactive with addressing internal and external discrepancies.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

You have 7 years of related purchasing experience, with at least 3 of those as a manager in the Healthcare industry.

• You have a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• You re a strong collaborator with excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• You are detail oriented and analytical and use those abilities to make informed purchasing decisions.
• You are proficient in MS Office and ENVI.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Available to travel for onboarding new locations and for physical inventories bi-annually.
• Knowledge of retina drugs a plus.

WHO WE ARE

We re a leading management services organization proudly serving ophthalmology practices and ambulatory surgery centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We work tirelessly to provide our partners with access to world-class management solutions including human resources, marketing and patient retention services, finance and accounting services, payroll management, and information technology so our partners can focus on delivering exceptional eye care.

Our leadership team is composed of some of the most experienced individuals in the eye care business. Our senior management team has a combined 200 years of eye industry experience collaborating with some of the most recognized practices in the nation.

With nearly 1,400 employees, we support over 50 clinic locations, five state-licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 110 surgeons, doctors and other medical professionals. Our brands include OCLI Vision, Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut, Island Eye Surgicenter, New Vision Cataract Center and others.

At Spectrum Vision Partners we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.