Associate Director of Purchasing

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for an Associate Director of Purchasing in Anaheim, CA.

Lead and strategically manage all purchasing functions for the affiliate, encompassing daily operations, inventory control, medical facility services, vendor relationships, project implementation, asset management, quality and compliance, and financial reconciliation.

This role serves as a key point of contact for inquiries related to pricing, sourcing, and financial reporting and is responsible for developing and implementing effective purchasing policies and procedures.

At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family.

We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including:


* A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability. 


* Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!


* Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!


* Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!


* To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:  Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists.


* Manage, supervise, and train the purchasing department team, fostering a high-performance environment for assigned categories, medical supplies, medications, medical equipment, and medical services.


* Assist in developing, leading, and executing purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies and ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services to end-users.


* Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to create a sourcing/negotiations roadmap and monitor the project pipeline for bidding opportunities.


* Conduct comprehensive sourcing activities, including benchmarking, bidding, and negotiations, to identify and secure optimal vendor agreements related to medical supplies/equipment/medications


* Identifies broader cost reduction opportunities across the organization.


* Continuously evaluate and challenge vendors through price comparisons and negotiation of favorable terms, ensuring optimal rates, service, and quality.


* Maintain a diverse and robust portfolio of vendor options to support departmental purchasing needs


* Review and negotiate favorable payment terms with vendors to optimize cash flow and financial efficiency.


* Strategically develop and implement commodity/supply chain strategies covering all commodities, services, and supplier processes throughout the enterprise to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization.


* Monitor and assist in analyzing up...