Purchasing Supervisor

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

Location: 1400 La Concha Lane in Houston Texas 77054 

Position Title: Purchasing Supervisor 

Join our team of heroes!

Reporting to the Materials Manager, this position supervises activities in support of the purchase of materials and services used by The Blood Center. 

JUST FOR YOU:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Texas Medical Center location with free parking.
• Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.

Tips to thrive in our culture:

• Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
• Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
• Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

In this role, you’ll:

• Supervises daily activity of the Purchasing Specialist and provides support when Purchasing Specialist is not available.
• Places Purchase Orders with suppliers and coordinates with A/P ensuring all PO invoices are paid timely.
• Prepares and submits expense item bid packages for quotation to suppliers.
• Reviews bid packages and make recommendations to the Materials Manager; assists the Materials Manager in contract negotiations and occasionally engages in contract negotiations
• Oversees the Critical Supplier and Critical Blood Center processes.
• Meets with new and existing suppliers and makes recommendations to the Materials Manager for new suppliers or changes to existing supplier’s products or contracts.
• Enforces The Blood Center's policies on EEO, Affirmative Action and Safety and Health.

We need someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/ BS) from an accredited college or university. 

• 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience (7 years minimum experience without a degree). 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer and other office machinery and remain in a stationary position.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program in an effort to prevent bodily injury and for the health and safety of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock,

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Blood Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.