http://kpcareers.org/careers/procurement-and-supply-jobs en This position will ensure the integration of supply chain activities across the region leading to optimal customer service, product supply, inventory investment & cost. It will be responsible to develop & manage a materials planning function for goods & materials, create integrated processes among Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, & outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process. It will also work in collaboration with the VP of Supply Chain & others to identify standard tools needed to implement planning & forecasting, as well as lead reengineering efforts as it relates to those supply chain processes & systems across the region.

Essential Functions:
- Assurance of Supply - working with the suppliers, vendors, Procurement and Supply and the medical centers, assure that supplies are always available when needed for clinicians, patients/members.
- Strategy Alignment - provide input to the help create, gain approval, and ultimately deploy a three-year strategy to transform KP's supply chain across the region, working in conjunction with the VP of Supply Chain and the National Supply Chain Leadership Team to create one single world-class supply chain for KP. Lead the regional Supply Chain Leadership Team to ensure alignment with the strategy and to drive implementation and monitoring of progress/results.
- Business Requirements - to define, agree, and then improve AQSCI business requirements by 50%+ over three years for the region.
- Organizational Development - to provide input, then install and develop a world-class supply chain organization leading and managing KP's supply chain for that region.
- Process Transformation - to progressively transform KP's current highly fragmented multiple supply chain processes in the region into a seamless, end-to-end, transparent way of working.
- Systems - provide input into the creation and implementation of KP-wide supply chain systems strategy that links and integrates all aspects of the supply chain to create transparency, seamless material flow and information accuracy as well as creating the platform for sustainable improvement.
- Change Management - based on proven experience, install and manage the mechanisms for managing the transformation in an effective way within the region.
- Continuous Improvement - develop and install ways of working which create year-on-year continuous improvements across the total supply chain for the region.
- Risk Management & Mitigation - proactively install the disciplines that reduce the current high-risk profile of KP's supply chain within the region.
- Advocacy and Leadership - through personal experience and stature/gravitas sensitively lead the region on a major journey of change which impacts approximately 150-200+ direct supply chain employees, 500-600 dotted line supply chain employees within the region and 50,000+ users and customers.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, business, finance, operations research, economics or related field.
- A minimum of 10 years ofbusiness improvement and supply chain leadership including transformative experience with a background that includes complex organizational change and management.
- Experience leading and managing a workforce of 200-400+ employees.
- Proven ability to help create an integrated supply chain strategy and vision and then mobilize a support organization to progressively implement the strategy.
- Demonstrated ability of managing cost performance, supply/demand forecasting and distribution execution across a variety of product lines from multiple sources.
- Ability to transform the current business model to a supply chain machine, building an end-to-end supply chain.
- In-depth knowledge of key supply chain processes and current best practices.
- Solid judgment to know what is appropriate for the region size and scope. Must have the 'right size' solutions.
- Ability to quickly establish credibility across the organization in general, and the region in particular, as well as engaging others to ensure the most effective logistics solutions for the varied business units.
- Experience in supply chain technology and processes such as demand-triggered replenishment, advanced planning/forecasting systems, JIT, ERP, six sigma, lean manufacturing, etc.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance including SOX with an ability to balance risk vs cost to ensure optimal adherence.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred. Professional certification(s) such as CPIM, CRM, APICS, Six Sigma etc preferred.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred.]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2351516-Los-Angeles-Procurement-and-Supply Kaiser Permanente is seeking a highly skilled PeopleSoft Lead Functional Business Analyst to support the PeopleSoft ERP Supply Chain Management application and manage a group of approximately 10 professional Functional Business Analyst.The Functional Lead Analyst will be a part of Kaiser's OneLink (PeopleSoft) Production Support staff and work directly with the nationwide Material Directors and SCM users to provide support in the following areas: procurement life cycle transactions, customizations, interfaces, and enhancements.
Responsibilities:
Manage a staff of 10 Functional Business Analyst
Participate/lead cross-functional teams to identify and document functional requirements, issue resolution, and business requirements
Provide management with staff resource planning that encompasses ticket resolution, projects, enhancements, and customizations to meet production release dates
Provide hands-on analysis of requested upgrade, enhancements, or customizations to the PeopleSoft SCM application
Provide full life-cycle support in requirements definition, system analysis, design, documentation, user acceptance testing, and production support
Provide knowledge transfer and training to users to include implementations/upgrades, SCM tables, PeopleSoft functionality, and configuration
Assist with entry events and the interaction of the Purchasing/ePro, Inventory, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related area, or equivalent experience
Extensive experience with PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management version 8.9, with an emphasis on purchasing and eProcurement
5+ years management or supervisory experience
Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills to large and diverse audiences including all levels of management
Complete understanding of the integration between Purchasing/ePro, Inventory, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger
Experience using PeopleSoft Query Manager and SQL tools to assist users with reporting, research, and data extracts.
Demonstrated data analysis expertise
Ability to create, update, review, and present functional documents for proposed system customizations/enhancements/process changes.
Comfortable conducting meetings with management, business partners, cross pillar teams, and vendors as needed
Understanding of SOX controls pertaining as they apply to an ERP environment
Available for up to 10% travel to other locations

Knowledge and experience with the following is a plus, but not required:
PeopleSoft GL, KK, IN, AP, and AM modules
PeopleSoft Tree Manager and Workflow
PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management version 9.1
SQL Developer]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2297021-Los-Angeles-Procurement-and-Supply Facilities Services and Equipment
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
As a member of Kaiser Permanente's procurement and supply team, you'll identify and build pipelines that put life-saving tools, products, and resources in the hands of the health professionals who need them. Here, you'll drive positive change from within a $28-billion health advocacy leader. The work you'll do designing budgets, delivering strategic business plans, and saving dollars will translate directly into improved member care. Supported by the resources you need to make informed and accurate business decisions, you'll be empowered to maximize your performance and that of the organization. Responsible for providing $160 million in savings to the organization in 2008, our procurement and supply professionals are intently focused on reducing costs, establishing supplier diversity, and practicing green sourcing. Apply your ideas, bold thinking, and business expertise to managing supply chains, defining strategies, and delivering the results that enable us to provide high-quality integrated health care. In other words, come influence the front line of care-from the bottom line.

The Facilities Services and Equipment Sourcing Director develops and administers engineering, construction, and equipment procurement contracts, facilities services, leases and maintenance agreements; advertises invitation to bid and request for proposals; reviews and evaluates bids and proposals; ensures compliance with District policies and procedures; public contract code, and federal acquisitionregulations; and performs related duties as assigned. In this position, you should have knowledge of related Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Essential Functions: * Leads a team who:
Prepares and administers engineering, construction and equipment-procurement contracts, services, lease and maintenance agreements, work directives, and task orders; advertises invitation to bid and requests for proposals, coordinates the awardand execution of contracts/agreements, non-competitive procurements and emergency contracts/procurements; plans and coordinates procurement activities within the scope of contracting responsibilities; prepares and edits work products for completeness and accuracy.
* Schedules, coordinates and conducts pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings and site visits; prepares and distributes records of pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences to interested parties; attends bid openings and prepares bid tabulations; coordinates resolution of protests, claims and close-outs activities.
* Meets with department personnel regarding solicitation documents, plans, and specifications, development of invitation to bid and requests for proposals and required source selection plans, bidders/proposers mailing lists, DBE, goals, and related solicitation or contract issues; coordinates and incorporates comments/revisions from legal and other departments into solicitation and contract documents.
* Assists in negotiating contract terms and conditions; coordinates the review and approval process; reviews contractor progress to determine status of performance; administers, coordinates and processes change orders.
* Reviews and evaluates bids and proposals; composes and prepares contract award and execution documentation such as bid/proposal evaluation sheets, procurement summary documentation, single bid memorandum, non-competitive awardjustification, cost and price analysis documentation, pre and post-negotiation memoranda, summary memoranda for proposers' oral interviews, technical evaluation of price proposals and related documents. - Direct responsibility for a portfolio of categories and supplier relationships which are complex and difficult to manage, e.g. management consulting, auditors.
- Adopts, leads and implements Sourcing Management as a structured process creating and leading cross-functional teams.
- Works over 3-5 months per category to create breakthrough strategies which both deliver quick wins and genuine innovative breakthroughs.
- Personally leads the sourcing including RFX, RFP, negotiations and contracting to put in place the right suppliers.
- Personally and proactively manages all aspects of implementation including entry and exit of suppliers and the ensuing complex change management issues.
- Ensures that every supplier relationship is set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out of 4-5% p.a and to lead and manage the measurement and review process that ensures delivery of on-going improvement.
- Works in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills.
- Have a keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1-3-5 year horizon.
- Expected to act as exemplars and role models, and delivers role model examples of good practice which can be shared and adopted throughout Kaiser Permanente.
- The complexity of categories and projects require high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internal and external through to successful completion.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years experience including practice and leadership of category management in blue-chip procurement organizations.
- Experience in employing structured strategic sourcing methodology and leading cross functional teams.
- Experience in managing large category spend.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, operations research, materials management, economics or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- Expert knowledge of: Supply chain management best practices, Strategic sourcing, Inventory management, construction contracting, and purchasing systems.
- Experience in employing strategic sourcing methodology.
- Experience in large contract negotiations.
- Experience independently developing analyses and reports, and presenting to senior management and customers.
- Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- Full knowledge of industry practices.
- Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred
- Professional certification such as C.P.M. or APICS preferred.
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