Corp. Director Of Materials Management​/Supply Chain

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Corporate Director of Materials Management/Supply Chain is the management and supervision of the evaluation, procurement, storage, distribution, and forecasting of all supplies and equipment. The Corporate Director of Materials Management/Supply Chain is responsible for the overall activities of the Corporate Materials Management Department, which includes the coordination of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and the Materials Management computer system.

The incumbent will interact effectively and professionally with facilities directors, executives, and managers and corporate to reach positive outcomes. The incumbent plans, organizes and directs the supply chain processes in accordance with established policies and in compliance with the Joint Commission, state and federal regulatory requirements. The incumbent recommends budget information to the facilities for capital expenditures, operating expenses and revenue.

The incumbent uses independent judgment to make decisions related to Materials Management activities dealing with assigned projects. The incumbent assists the Chief Financial Officer with company-wide initiatives.

• The incumbent establishes and maintains policies for purchasing, receiving, and warehousing, general stores, and supply distribution.
• The incumbent is responsible for the management and supervision of the evaluation, procurement, storage, distribution, and forecasting of all supplies and equipment.
• The incumbent develops long/short range goals and objectives for the operations and supply chain functions in concert with the facilities and company business strategy(ies).
• The incumbent works to develop standardization of products and equipment. Coordinates the standardization of supplies and equipment within the organization.
• The incumbent maintains in depth knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) purchasing program and solid knowledge of other GPO product category programs.
• The incumbent is responsible for the overall activities of the Materials Management Department, which includes the coordination of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and the Materials Management computer system.
• The Corporate Director of Materials Management/Supply Chain is responsible for contract management. Develops, maintains and coordinates a system for regularly scheduling contract reviews.
• The incumbent negotiates costs with suppliers that meet budget, deliver the best financial deal, while achieving a sustainable relationship with the supplier and never compromising on quality or patient care. Constantly works with and challenges suppliers to search for efficiencies.
• The incumbent forecasts usage and costing models, as well as supplier auditing to ensure contract compliance. Leads the development and implementation of demand and supply planning processes, tools, and technologies.
• The incumbent reviews routinely purchasing practices to assure that staff are procuring and utilizing appropriate contracts and tiers.
• The incumbent is responsible for selection of suppliers giving consideration to quality of service and cost to the organization.
• The incumbent assists in planning and budgeting phases of supply and equipment purchases. Provides various cost and usage reports. Creates system of supply cost containment and equipment/instrument control.
• The incumbent ensures accurate data is reported through interfaces with Finance/GL Accounting.
• The incumbent works primarily with procurement, inventory, distribution and hospital/department leadership to create a supply chain environment designed to reduce supply and equipment expenditures and improve supply chain efficiencies.
• The incumbent works with identified vendors and distributors to develop and implement various inventory controls and distribution and tracking systems.
• The incumbent negotiates with supply and equipment vendors to ensure cost effective purchasing.
• The incumbent participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• The Corporate Director of Materials Management ensures compliance with all policies, applicable…