Procurement Manager

BrightSpring Health Services

Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life we encourage you to apply today!

Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating supplier agreements and programs
• Provide training, customer service and direction to locations that utilize the materials, products or services
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.Maintain records of goods ordered and received
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in business, finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of three years of progressive work experience managing purchasing and procurement functions from requisition through disbursement cycle
• Strong managerial skills
• Knowledge of state procurement practices
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and analyzing Request For Proposals, Request For Qualifications, Request For Informations, contracts, business documents and/or other agreements while assuring compliance with applicable laws, guidelines and contract terms
• Experience in negotiating purchasing terms with existing and prospective suppliers