Supervising Procurement Analyst

The primary purpose of the Supervising Procurement Analyst position is to be responsible for the daily procurement of medical-surgical supplies/equipment in the most cost effective manner to support University Hospital patient care needs. This position will supervise staff to support these two (2) primary functions and will also oversee the hospital materials management inventory system to ensure adequate medical/surgical supply levels at all times.

• →Coordinates staff engaged in buying of goods, services, and equipment for University Hospital Materials Management. Review and approve purchase requisitions for Materials Management inventory.
• →Oversees procurement team to track the status of backorders and ensures regular service levels are maintained by resolving issues arising from backorder situations. Communicates status of backorder situation to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• →Solicits and analyzes quotations, changes source of supply when appropriate for better price, delivery and quality, making certain the determination are consistent with the statutory requirements and the regulations of University Hospital.
• →Oversees and manages vendor relationships by conducting audits for contract pricing and terms.
• →Leads cost savings initiatives for Materials Management.
• →Maintains contract database proactively to ensure best pricing through Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), state and locally negotiated contracts. Full knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization website, launched agreements and opportunity programs. Performs complex market research analysis for medical/surgical products through various publications and technical materials such as ECRI.
• →Meets with stakeholders as needed to address inventory concerns, establish par levels, and support new vendor product conversions.
• →Assists Director UH Materials Management in vetting new products, preparing cost analysis, scheduling information sessions for various Value Analysis Committee Meetings. Prepares correspondence and monthly reports that are requested by the Director UH Materials Management.
• →Reviews purchasing practices to ensure that staff are procuring and utilizing appropriate contracts and tiers. Responsible for maintaining and updating master catalog in procurement system. Oversees the work related to correct inventory levels within the warehouses, ensuring that stock is being rotated/turned at an optimum level and cycle counted.
• →Reviews and implements all inventory changes and non-formulary requests for new products.
• →Responsible for recall process. Understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in University Hospital's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• →Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• →Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
• →Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One (1) year of experience in supervisor or lead capacity preferred.
• Experience in Materials Management, purchase of commodities, materials, equipment and supplies preferred. Applicants must be familiar with Purchasing Systems such as Marketplace. Knowledge of Banner is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required. Applicants should have familiarity with project management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit  www.uhnj.org/hrweb.