_Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health. _

A PROCUREMENT MANAGER position is available in the Supply Chain and Logistics department.  The Procurement Manager has primary responsibility for the overall management of the team of Buyers. They will develop and execute strategy for maintaining supplier relationships as well as negotiating agreements for the procurement of scientific and administrative supplies, equipment and services.  They will develop and analyze results for RFPs as well as provide group metrics on savings, orders processed and monitors trends year-over-year. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the buyer personnel within the Procurement & Materials Operations Department
• Fully participate in the interviewing, hiring and/or dismissing, and performance review process for buyer personnel
• Oversee and manage the stockroom and all functional areas such as cycle counts, annual physical inventory, FIFO procedures, and ordering processes
• Develop and implement procurement strategy for sourcing activities and contract management
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with suppliers, as well as positive working relationships with internal partners and end users
• Resolve contractual disagreements and payment issues with suppliers
• Participate in and/or occasionally lead cross functional and/or multi-functional teams, such as any procurement and scientific meetings, AP/PMO meetings, Grants/PMO and Buyer meetings
• Participate in and/or lead contractional negotiations for lab and administrative supplies as required
• Execute RFPs for products/services as needed, evaluate bids, and make award recommendations (inclusive of cost analysis) to Department Head
• Work to ensure that buyers provide the highest level of customer service achievable 
• Promote the exchange of ideas, information and feedback in all directions both within and across groups
• Identify and develop reports for procurement activities for senior management such as Buyer Cost Savings, Back Order, Encumbrance, Open Order Reports, etc.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of procurement procedures and policies
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of Buyer procedures and processes
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Procurement and Supplier Showcase portion of the department intranet site
• Responsible for the co-management of the Service Now tickets for Procurement and Buyer related incidents as well as the Stockroom
• Partner with Shipping & Receiving supervisor to create and maintain procedures for customer service inquiries
• Create and maintain a broad reputation that extends into the procurement field in related industry (Salk Institute, TSRI, UCSD, etc.).

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and five years' related work experience or equivalent education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been attained, is required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• CPM certification desired

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• EFFECTIVENESS:  Achieves results at a high level of quality and assists in enabling others to do so as well
• LEADERSHIP:  Possesses the ability to move people and teams towards a common goal.  Builds commitment by providing appropriate autonomy and offering help without remaining overly involved.  Steps in quickly to address conflict within the team
• STRATEGIC THINKING:  Must be able to think strategically, able to gauge the feasibility and impact of proposed innovations to ensure successful implementation
• CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS:  Excellent customer service skills, approachable, courteous, solution oriented, ability to quickly resolve matters, looks at issues holistically.  Does not allow personal views to get in the way of good customer service
• SOURCING:  Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), manages supplier relationships and performance, bid evaluation and award process.  Develops, maintains and implements sourcing strategies, evaluates and selects suppliers; prepares and executes signed purchase orders
• COMMUNICATION:  Organize thoughts and convey information effectively to customer base whether in small or large groups.  Excellent written and oral communication skills
• PRODUCT/COMMODITY KNOWLEDGE:  Understanding of market drivers, trend analysis, best practices, cost drivers, and considered a subject matter expert
• ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY:  Minimal supervision and demonstrates good judgment 
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Be responsible and have strong time management skills
• Able to analyze and resolve issues of moderate complexity
• Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Embody the Institute's core values of Committment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health. 

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability – committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click HERE. 

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Critical thinking skills
4. Cultural competency.
5. Integrity and honesty.
6. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
7. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or;
2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by: a. The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) and b. Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

1. Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.
2. Board Certification by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). Or,
3. Board Certification by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). within 18 months of hiring.
4. Any candidate who is not board certified at the time of hiring must be presented to the IHSC Medical Director for concurrence. Please note: • Effective January 1, 2012, ABPN will require a physician to become Board certified within seven years following successful completion of ACGME-accredited or ABPN approved residency training in their primary specialty or ACGME-accredited subspecialty. • Graduates can take the ABPN Certification Examination as many times as allowed during the seven-year period. • Individuals who have completed an accredited residency program prior to January 1, 2012 will have until January 1, 2019 to become board certified. • Individuals who do not become certified during the seven-year period (or before January 1, 2019 for those who completed residency training before January 1, 2012) will be required to (1) repeat the required clinical skills evaluations; and (2) complete one stage of MOC (90 CME credits, 24 self-assessment CME credits, and one PIP Unit that includes a clinical and feedback module) in order to be credentialed to take the ABPN Certification Examination.
5. This position requires privileging by IHSC.
6. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.
2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
3. Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs.
4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
5. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
6. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
7. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.
8. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
9. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web based training and communications.
10. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
11. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

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