Manager, Facilities and Purchasing

Are you passionate about making a difference? At The Community Blood Center, every day is an opportunity to save lives. We partner with a dedicated community of volunteer blood donors to ensure that over 40 hospitals have access to a reliable blood supply. By joining our team, you'll play a critical role in this life-saving mission. We are seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our facilities to ensure they run efficiently and safely.

JOB SUMMARY: The Facilities and Purchasing Manager has the opportunity to make a difference by providing leadership for a wide-ranging of activities associated with facilities, purchasing and warehousing at The Community Blood Center (CBC). As a member of the management team, this role is responsible for the execution of strategies which enable CBC to successfully meet organizational goals and objectives. Oversees all facility activities to ensure building, grounds and mobile vehicles are maintained. Manages the purchase, receipt, and warehousing of materials and supplies. Develops relationships with key vendors and group purchasing organizations to improve quality and efficiency in the overall supply chain. Works collaboratively with management team to focus on improvement initiatives, financial metrics, and workplace safety.

At The Community Blood Center, we lead our teams while keeping our mission, vision, and values at the forefront of all we do. As a leader, you will inspire, train, coach, and collaborate within your department and within the broader organization, with a focus on strategic goal achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned):

• Provides leadership and direction to maintenance and warehouse staff on quality and efficiency in relation to available resources in meeting objectives in a timely manner.
• Manages all aspects of the facilities and grounds across all CBC locations, including security.
• Manages and administers all facility service contracts, including security, HVAC, janitorial, ground maintenance and general maintenance.
• Establishes and maintains department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for purchasing, receiving, warehousing and medical waste, and in accordance with all regulatory standards (e.g. FDA, AABB).
• Works with team on receipt, inspection of incoming critical materials requiring quarantine and testing prior to acceptance and use. Records critical inventory in the materials management database.
• Reviews purchasing requests, authorizes purchase orders, and manages ongoing purchase of stock items, as well as non-inventory requests, and adherence to contracts. Determines appropriate timing of placing orders to assure availability of inventory and efficiency of overall supply chain.
• Works collaboratively with departments and third-parties on the timely repair of all mobile vehicles and completion of preventative maintenance to mitigate downtime.
• Works collaboratively across the organization to support the facilities portion of the organizational safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.
• Supports Irradiator Safety and performs weekly irradiator safety checks. Also serves as the point of contact for irradiator security
• Maintains the role of Chemical Inventory Coordinator. In collaboration with department managers, ensures the hazardous chemical list is current and MSDS/SDS labels are current, and monitors procurement, use, storage and disposal of chemicals. Maintains all records related to medical waste including completing annual reports and maintaining the infectious waste license.
• Responsible for warehouse and inventory control and coordinates physical counts of inventory of critical supplies.
• Manages Master Supplier List for all departments. Completes and monitors vendor qualifications for critical vendors used in the material management area.
• Works closely with leaders to support special projects as assigned which affect the overall operations and facilities, including MASH / STAT drives as assigned.
• Supports a strong culture of internal controls and complies with all policies and procedures as outlined in the CBC Team Member Handbook, CBC SOP's, or directives.
• Maintains a current level of job-related skills.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience/Skills: 5 years relevant work history within a facility/warehouse and/or purchasing function. This position requires attention to detail and efficient time management skills for the variety of tasks involved. Requires working knowledge of facilities maintenance, materials management and purchasing, and 3-5 years supervisory experience in facilities management. Requires strong analytical skills for a varying environment. Requires computer skills to maintain spreadsheets for purchasing, vendors, and projects. Team member is frequently required to lift objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

We take care of our team — from competitive wages and valuable training to comprehensive benefits packages. This position offers:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• PTO/Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Regular employee forums and committees — everyone on our team has a voice!

What are you waiting for? Take the next step. Your work can matter — to you and the community. Apply today!

The Community Blood Center
4406 W. Spencer St.
Appleton, WI 54914
www.communityblood.org
www.facebook.com/cbloodcenter
Community Blood Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability