Description We are offering an opportunity for a Purchasing & Contracts Manager to join our team in Toledo, Ohio. As part of our team, you will be responsible for managing the operations of the Purchasing Department, ensuring efficient purchasing processes, and overseeing contracts. This role involves liaison work between various departments, vendor negotiation, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as a liaison between clinical and administrative departments to ensure cost efficiencies and streamline the purchasing process

• Reviewing contracts and purchase orders for appropriate authorization, accuracy, and need

• Managing facilities leases, physician lease performance agreements, and maintaining lease rolls

• Ensuring that procurement and approval processes are understood by employees at all levels

• Assisting in the negotiation, pricing, and contracts with vendors for products and services used in the organization

• Providing strong leadership including accountability, team building, and motivation

• Performing financial analysis to recognize value and cost opportunities across the organization

• Managing relationships with national group purchasing organizations

• Developing and maintaining a vendor selection process which focuses on quality, delivery, and cost

• Conducting purchasing activities, managing leases, and engaging in vendor negotiation. Requirements • Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Purchasing & Contracts Manager role or a similar position

• Proficient in managing purchasing activities and implementing purchasing strategies

• Demonstrated capability in handling leases and lease agreements

• Proven ability in vendor negotiation, including price, delivery schedules, and terms

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Capable of working independently and making decisions under pressure

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing software applications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred

• Certification in Purchasing Management (CPM) or similar will be an advantage

• Familiarity with legal and financial principles related to contracts and purchasing.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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