What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Altais, Inc.?

About Our Company

At Altais, we're looking for bold and curious clinicians and innovators who share our passion for enabling better health care experiences and revolutionizing the healthcare system for physicians, advanced care providers, patients, and the clinical community. At Altais, we're building breakthrough clinical support tools, technology, and services to let doctors do what they do best : care for people. We invite you to join our growing passionate team as we change the game for the future of healthcare and enable the experience that people need and deserve. Altais family of companies include Brown & Toland Physicians, Family Care Specialists and Altais Medical Groups.

About Your Team

Are you looking to work with a high performing, fast growing and dynamic Procurement team? We are 4,000 physicians, working in over 40 cities throughout California, caring for more than 500,000 patients. If you are passionate about reshaping healthcare and want to work for a mission driven organization where new ideas and innovation are valued, then we would like to meet you.

About Your Work

The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement process within the organization, ensuring that goods and services are sourced in a cost-effective, timely, and efficient manner. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various departments to meet the company's operational needs. The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the quality of products and services, minimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.

You will work remotely and must be willing to work on California hours from approximately 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm Pacific Time.

You Will Focus On :

The key functions would include a blend of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance tailored to the unique needs of the healthcare industry.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management

Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with Altais' goals, focusing on sourcing supplies, technology solutions, and other critical healthcare-related products and services.
Identify and qualify suppliers who can meet the stringent quality and compliance requirements of the healthcare industry, ensuring that products and services are delivered reliably and cost-effectively.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, managing performance, and ensuring long-term partnerships that support the company's strategic objectives.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring that terms meet the specific needs of Altais, including compliance with healthcare regulations, cost-effectiveness, and service level agreements.
Ensure all contracts adhere to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in the highly regulated healthcare environment. Regularly review contracts to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Work to optimize value in procurement activities by balancing cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency, crucial for maintaining Altais Health Solutions' competitive edge.
Ensure that all procurement activities comply with healthcare industry regulations, such as FDA guidelines, HIPAA, and other relevant standards.
Identify and manage risks associated with procurement, including supply chain disruptions, vendor reliability, and regulatory compliance. Develop contingency plans to address potential supply chain issues.
Collaborate with the operations teams to manage inventory levels, ensuring that critical healthcare supplies are available when needed while minimizing waste and excess inventory.
Work closely with other departments such as clinical operations, finance, IT, and legal to understand their procurement needs and align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure that the procurement of medical supplies and technology meets the specific needs of healthcare providers and patients.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Implement best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Explore and integrate innovative sourcing strategies and technologies, such as AI-driven procurement platforms, to stay ahead in a competitive healthcare landscape.

Leverage procurement technologies and systems to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and improve decision-making through data analytics.

Provide regular reports to senior management on procurement activities, including cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, and market trends.

Corporate Responsibility - Sustainability and Diversity

Implement strategies that migrate toward sustainable and divers procurement practices that align with Altais Health Solutions' commitment to corporate social responsibility, including sourcing from environmentally responsible and ethical suppliers.

The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Proven experience with 5 years in procurement or supply chain management, with a track record of successful contract negotiation and supplier management.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and negotiation skills, capable of driving value through effective procurement practices.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly articulate regulatory viewpoints to a diverse audience.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Knowledge of procurement best practices, market conditions, and industry regulations.

Proficiency in procurement software and systems.

Project management background and ability constructively manage non-direct reports to achieve common goals.

Experience working with multiple, cross functional areas in a matrixed team environment.

You Share our Mission & Values

You are passionate about improving the healthcare experience and want to be part of the Altais mission.

You are bold and curious - willing to take risks, try new things and be creative.

You take pride in your work and are accountable for the quality of everything you do, holding yourself and others to a high standard.

You are compassionate and are known as someone who demonstrates emotional intelligence, considers others when making decisions and always tries to do the right thing.

You co-create , knowing that we can be better as a team than individuals. You work well with others, collaborating and valuing diversity of thought and perspective.

You build trust with your colleagues and customers by demonstrating that you are someone who values honesty and transparency.

Altais values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed in our salary posting for transparency but may vary based on factors including the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location. This base pay range is specific to California and can vary based on Bay Area, Metro LA, and Greater California regions which may not be applicable to other locations.

Altais and its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you provide to us. Please refer to our 'CPRA Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants' to learn how we collect and process your personal information when you apply for a role with us.

Physical Requirements : Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office / deskwork - Activity level : Sedentary, frequency most of workday.

External hires must pass a background check / drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

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