Kootenai Hospital
Supervisor Purchasing
Internal Only Department Only Position Summary
The Supervisor Purchasing oversees and leads the Supply Chain buyers in the procurement of medical and non-medical supplies, purchased services, materials, and capital equipment across all Kootenai Health inpatient and outpatient departments, clinics, and hospitals. Ensures timely, cost-effective, and reliable sourcing to support patient care and operational excellence. Serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, and the Manager Purchasing, while driving compliance, process improvement, and strategic purchasing initiatives.
Responsibilities
Supervises, leads, trains, and mentors Supply Chain buyers to ensure team effectiveness and policy compliance.
Ensures Buyers determine the most appropriate procurement method in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Develops workflows, processes, and staff schedules that enable cross-coverage and subject matter expertise to support all procurement requirements.
Assists Manager Purchasing to develop, implement, and enforce purchasing policies and procedures.
Ensures timely and effective communication between Purchasing, Central Supply, and internal customers on procurement-related issues (e.g., backorders, substitutes, allocations, purchase orders, requisitions, special requisitions, deliveries, etc.).
Serves as a primary point of contact to resolve and address procurement-related issues and/or concerns with internal staff and external vendors.
Develops end-to-end processes to execute capital purchase orders using the organization’s Enterprise Resource Planning system and procurement platforms such as Axiom.
Identifies and advises the Manager Purchasing on procurement-related business process improvement opportunities.
Proactively educates new and existing Kootenai Health staff on purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
Establishes and reports on key procurement performance indicators to support data-driven decision making.
Fills in for the Manager Purchasing as necessary.
Represents Purchasing in cross-functional committees and initiatives as needed.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned.
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply chain, Healthcare or Finance required; At least 3 years’ experience in healthcare supply chain may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Prior experience supervising staff and leading teams preferred.
Strong customer service orientation and sound decision-making abilities.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems and capital purchasing workflows.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with healthcare procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a sitting position.
Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation.
Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Typical equipment used in an office job.
Why I love my job as a leader at Kootenai Health Benefits Spotlight A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
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Internal Only Department Only Position Summary
The Supervisor Purchasing oversees and leads the Supply Chain buyers in the procurement of medical and non-medical supplies, purchased services, materials, and capital equipment across all Kootenai Health inpatient and outpatient departments, clinics, and hospitals. Ensures timely, cost-effective, and reliable sourcing to support patient care and operational excellence. Serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, and the Manager Purchasing, while driving compliance, process improvement, and strategic purchasing initiatives.
Responsibilities
Supervises, leads, trains, and mentors Supply Chain buyers to ensure team effectiveness and policy compliance.
Ensures Buyers determine the most appropriate procurement method in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Develops workflows, processes, and staff schedules that enable cross-coverage and subject matter expertise to support all procurement requirements.
Assists Manager Purchasing to develop, implement, and enforce purchasing policies and procedures.
Ensures timely and effective communication between Purchasing, Central Supply, and internal customers on procurement-related issues (e.g., backorders, substitutes, allocations, purchase orders, requisitions, special requisitions, deliveries, etc.).
Serves as a primary point of contact to resolve and address procurement-related issues and/or concerns with internal staff and external vendors.
Develops end-to-end processes to execute capital purchase orders using the organization’s Enterprise Resource Planning system and procurement platforms such as Axiom.
Identifies and advises the Manager Purchasing on procurement-related business process improvement opportunities.
Proactively educates new and existing Kootenai Health staff on purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
Establishes and reports on key procurement performance indicators to support data-driven decision making.
Fills in for the Manager Purchasing as necessary.
Represents Purchasing in cross-functional committees and initiatives as needed.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned.
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply chain, Healthcare or Finance required; At least 3 years’ experience in healthcare supply chain may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Prior experience supervising staff and leading teams preferred.
Strong customer service orientation and sound decision-making abilities.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems and capital purchasing workflows.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with healthcare procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a sitting position.
Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation.
Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Typical equipment used in an office job.
Why I love my job as a leader at Kootenai Health Benefits Spotlight A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with Kootenai Health about job opportunities and events!
What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?
#J-18808-Ljbffr