Supervisor - Purchasing

Job Description

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune ® corporation, annual revenues during 5 were $.4 billion. In 6, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 5, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit .

The Corporate Supply Chain Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Supervisor – Purchasing.

The Supervisor – Purchasing supervises and guides the Central Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services. Resolves order and service-related issues. Serves as backup to the Central Purchasing Manager as needed. Processes payroll; submits tickets to the Help Desk; generates and monitors performance reports; approves time off requests; monitors and reassigns daily purchase order / invoice discrepancies as needed. Hires new staff; completes annual evaluations and corrective actions as needed. Issues purchase orders, places orders with vendors; coordinates product returns and/or exchanges; and works with Facility Supply Chain & Accounts Payable to process and resolve issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervises Purchasing staff in procuring supplies and services; and resolving order and service-related issues.
• Identifies contracted, GPO or preferred vendors.
• Determines work assignments as dictated by volume.
• Facilitates employee training and vendor meetings.
• Acts as Department liaison for end users.
• Coordinates and schedules frequent communication sessions with end users.
• Identifies if/when Purchasing Specialists need to be added.
• Approves time off requests, evaluates employee performance annually, and issues corrective actions as needed. Hires and terminates staff.
• Performs McKesson system file maintenance activities, including vendor management.
• Exercises the security clearance to reassign vendors at time of purchase.
• Issues purchase orders; places orders with vendors; and coordinates product returns and/or exchanges.
• Annually assigns selected facilities to be reviewed by the Central Purchasing Manager.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Staff Supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to work on 8:am – 5:pm Monday through Friday
• Knowledge of all aspects of an automated Supply Chain system required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, SharePoint required.
• Knowledge of acute care supplies
• Demonstrated vendor management expertise required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi task
• Excellent communication skills with employees, facility peers and senior level management

Travel Requirements: Up to 5%.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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