Purchasing ManagerLifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Purchasing Manager in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for vendor selection, negotiation, establishment and maintenance of all purchased materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the company.LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) planMedical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 daysSupplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disabilityAccess to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealthFree basic life insurance for full-time employeesHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay periodEmployer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offeredAccess to wages prior to pay daysNegotiate with vendors for goods and servicesEstablish purchasing policies and ensure complianceExamine bids and make vendor recommendationsReview product use and analyze purchase volumesNegotiate blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitor costsWork closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrivedResolve invoice discrepanciesTrace delinquent arrivals from purchase ordersWork with Quality Assurance to ensure the vendors for critical supplies are qualifiedReview vendor agreements and hold vendors accountable for agreement termsMust have consistent reliable transportationAttendance is a requirement of this positionSome travel may be requiredBachelor's degree in business or related fieldMinimum of five years of supply chain/purchasing experienceMinimum of two years supervisory experienceAbility to supervise staff and delegate tasks effectivelyAbility to prepare concise and informative reportsAbility to analyze, think critically, and make decisions consistent with regulatory guidelinesAbility to organize and manage time effectivelyExceptional customer service skillsBasic computer skills and experience with MS Office (word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint)Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirementsExperience in a not-for-profit setting preferredThis is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.