Director of Procurement

Job Description Summary

The Director of Purchased Services is responsible for the successful management of all supply purchasing functions throughout the MUSC Health Hospital System. This role plans, directs, coordinates, and implements all aspects of the purchasing function to include supplies, equipment, and services utilizing methods to ensure low-cost options and standardization initiatives are adhered to. This position serves as a strategic financial resource for its leaders. Manages, supports, and reports out on a balanced scorecard for each area of oversight. Supervises the procurement process outside of the functions of the Supply Chain and acts as the liaison to various support services. Manages special projects as assigned by the ICCE/Corporate Supply Chain leadership.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002368 SYS - Supply Chain Leadership

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Reporting to the Administrator of Procure-to-Pay (P2P), the role is suitable for an experienced Procurement Manager/Director or P2P leader who is a hands-on self-starter, who enjoys managing change across a complex and fast-moving organization. S/he will collaborate in the design and own the delivery of the system landscape to support a corporate model P2P model for MUHA. Additionally, you will support the measurement of SLAs (service level agreements) and KPIs (key performance indicators) as well as reporting on the end-to-end processes. This role will require collaboration with other functions area including Sourcing, Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing, Financial Reporting, Treasury, among others, this position will develop best-in-class operations. This includes identifying and executing strategies across business processes, maintaining strong internal controls, providing timely accurate information, and reporting to team members. S/he will develop and maintain A/P and policies, procedures, and ensure adherence through routine audits in accordance with GAAP requirements.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• 7+ years of Procurement and/or Sourcing experience, with 5+ years minimum of Procurement management experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated success in facilitating cross-functional teams, preferable in a healthcare environment
• Align and consult on optimized global process design, its adoption, and effective execution with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Supply Chain
• Well versed with business, data, and technical language to connect processes, tools & data
• Experience in process and policy mapping, development, and improvement
• Exceptional ability and demonstrable experience in working on own initiative.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and proven management capabilities including the ability to successfully own, design and facilitate workshops.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a demonstrated understanding to translate business requirements into operations or specifications with the best value and customer service in mind.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and/or managing multiple priorities and projects in parallel.
• Strong experience in upwards communication and senior stakeholder management, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in implementing business change including designing processes, systems controls, and governance
• Experience in training, coaching, and change management, leading teams to the adoption of new processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), ERP software, and query tools is required
  • GHX, Power BI (or similar platform), and Workday preferred

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 9 years progressive work experience and 4 years management experience

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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