What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Procurement position at InnovaCare?
InnovaCare Partners, LLC
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Develop project goals, work plans & timelines to accomplish companywide impact special projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.
- Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
- Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
- Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement.
- Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
- Supervise purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary
- Working closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
FINANCE SUPPORT
COMMITTEES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree from accredited university or college and minimum two years of experience in similar position.
Experience in procurement, preferably at least 2 years in supply chain management and in purchasing or procurement. Strong knowledge of specific industries and markets, as well as a strong grasp of negotiation techniques.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong communication skills in English (write and speak). Spanish is a plus but not required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
The responsibilities of this position require continuous interaction with colleagues and visitors.
Internal Contacts
External Contacts
GENERAL SKILLS
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
While working the employee is sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment as well as stopping and bending to file and maintain orderliness; mobility to complete errands. Performs tasks requiring independent knowledge and judgment in addition to instructions and procedures provided. Must be able to function with frequent interruptions, accept change and able to prioritize activities when faced with competing demands. This position may require weight to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal busy office environment. The noise in the working environment is moderated. Exposition to outdoor weather conditions, air particulates and gases. The employee will do internal traveling to sites.