Manager, Strategic Procurement

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Department: Materials Management
Full Time: Full-Time
Hours: 8am - 5pm

Job Details:

This position is responsible for leading the procurement of clinical and non-clinical supplies by working closely with Manufacturers and Agents to ensure that all materials and products are available in a timely manner for use by the internal CCAD customer base.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Leads the development and implementation of supplier strategies to meet CCAD’s clinical and non-clinical supply needs
* Leads the development of common supply chain processes, standards, guidelines and policy compliance requirements
* Manages the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of statistical reports on CCAD Procurement
* Drives best practices in strategic procurement, including category strategies based on internal and external benchmarking
* Supports the development of procurement and supply chain management systems, technologies and e-commerce tools across CCAD
* Coordinates strategic procurement and supply chain deliverables and ensures that key project milestones are met
* Negotiates and communicates supply plan timelines to internal and external customers and partners
* Provides leadership and guidance to the team members within the Strategic Procurement function
* Develops training and capabilities development plans
* Responsible for performance management reporting activities

Experience:

* Minimum of seven (7) years experience in supply chain management, logistics or purchasing is required
* Experience in health care is strongly preferred
* ERP system experience/knowledge is required with emphasis on Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain modules, and functions
* Ability to provide leadership, vision and direction
* Strong customer service skills
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, or related field, is required
* Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field, is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

* Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD and lift up to 30 lbs.

Organization-Wide Competency Assessment Requirements:

* All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.
* All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.
* Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

Disclaimer:

The responsibilities described on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of employees in the position.
Final determination of a candidate’s qualifications and eligibility to perform the job is at the sole discretion and judgment of the institute/department executive leadership.

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