What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Lead position at Elevate ENT Partners?
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Lead to manage daily purchasing activities across 16 Texas ENT (TENT) locations, including 15 clinics and a Central Business Office. The Procurement Lead will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, managing inventory, handling vendor relationships, and leading procurement-related projects. This role includes one direct report, the Inventory Clerk.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Lead to manage daily purchasing activities across 16 Texas ENT (TENT) locations, including 15 clinics and a Central Business Office. The Procurement Lead will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, managing inventory, handling vendor relationships, and leading procurement-related projects. This role includes one direct report, the Inventory Clerk.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchasing Management:
- Oversee procurement activities for all Texas clinics and the Central Business Office.
- Review and approve purchase requisitions up to $5,000.
- Manage sourcing, price comparisons, and vendor selection.
- Maintain the purchasing catalog within the P2P system.
- Handle special orders and capital expenditure (CapEx) requests.
- Provide guidance to end-users on purchasing processes.
- Resolve order delivery and invoice discrepancies.
- Vendor Management:
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
- Set up new vendors in P2P system.
- Ensure vendor compliance with company quality and pricing standards.
- P2P System Support:
- Set up and train new P2P users; provide ongoing support.
- Resolve order issues, including missing, damaged, or defective items.
- Manage supply chain issues, including product alternatives and inter-clinic transfers.
- Inventory Management:
- Oversee inventory management, including surgery kit replenishment and stockroom organization.
- Manage product recalls, new inventory setups, and cycle counts.
- System Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Monitor the P2P system for operational issues.
- Resolve matching exceptions and invoice discrepancies.
- Collaborate with the Procurement team on standardizing and digitizing processes.
- Project Leadership:
- Lead the development of new procurement processes and improvements.
- Support procurement activities during acquisitions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Directly supervise the Inventory Clerk, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Strong understanding of P2P systems and procurement processes.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software (Jaggaer or Coupa preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Occasional travel to various clinic locations in Texas may be required.
- Flexibility to address urgent procurement issues outside regular business hours.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
