Procurement Manager Remote Opportunity
About the position Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life we encourage you to apply today! BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based pharmacy and provider health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the Company's service lines, including pharmacy, home health care and primary care, and rehabilitation and behavioral health, we provide comprehensive and more integrated care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 450,000 customers, clients and patients daily. BrightSpring has consistently demonstrated strong and often industry-leading quality metrics across its services lines while improving the quality of life and health for high-need individuals and reducing overall costs to the healthcare system. For more information, please visit www.brightspringhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Responsibilities • Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating supplier agreements and programs • Provide training, customer service and direction to locations that utilize the materials, products or services • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. • Maintain records of goods ordered and received • Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability • Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers • Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs • Other duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelors degree in business, finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of three years of progressive work experience managing purchasing and procurement functions from requisition through disbursement cycle • Strong managerial skills • Knowledge of state procurement practices • Demonstrated expertise in drafting and analyzing Request For Proposals, Request For Qualifications, Request For Informations, contracts, business documents and/or other agreements while assuring compliance with applicable laws, guidelines and contract terms • Experience in negotiating purchasing terms with existing and prospective suppliers Apply tot his job