Procurement Manager - Riverside Community Care
Dedham, MA 02026
About the Job
We make a difference - in your community and your career.
Love what you do!
Riverside seeks a Procurement Manager
TheProcurement Manager will be a key contributor to the creation of a comprehensive end-to-end procurement process and will work closely with upper management, vendors, and purchasing employees to determine product needs.Maintaining supplier contracts, placing orders according to demand, and developing strategic purchasing plans to address the needs of Riverside will be integral to the success of this position.
Tasks and responsibilities include:
- Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
- Develop RFPs that aid in price discovery and vendor selection
- Manage vendor price change requests, validates them against existing contract terms, and calculates cost impact
- Conduct cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
- Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
- Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
- Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages
- Facilitate implementation of new agreements and onboarding of new vendors
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours with a Monday through Friday schedule.
Pay Range:$90,001 to $94,993/salaried
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skill required
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required
- Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
- Strong project-management and problem-solving skills required
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to demonstrate them are required
- Experience working in the Behavioral Health industry preferred
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree supply chain management, purchasing management or related field required
- MBA or Master’s degree in a related field preferred
- 5 years of procurement experience required
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.