Assistant Director, Materials Operations

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Purchasing-Supply in coordinating the various functions of purchasing, receiving and issuance of supplies.
• Relieves the Director of Purchasing-Supply in their absence.
• Supervises the storage and control of supplies after acceptance by the Director of Purchasing-Supply.
• Supervises the issuance of supplies in compliance with authorization and documentation procedures.
• Analyzes the consumption of storeroom supplies and codes by the cost center or program.
• Maintains storeroom inventory and reconciles inventory to general ledger controls.
• Matches invoices with purchase orders and resolves discrepancies.
• Negotiates and places routine purchase orders.
• Prepares and consolidates purchase requisitions.
• Pricess purchase requests; obtains data from catalogues or by telephone or interview with vendors; settles questions within procedures established by the Director of Purchasing-Supply.
• Follows up and expedites overdue orders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration; and,
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance or business administration, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity within relevant areas in settings related to a hospital, medical center or health care facility; and two (2) years of which must have been in a related management of purchasing capacity or,
• Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The education cited above may be substituted for by experience on a year-for-year basis. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a High School or its educational equivalent.

Department Preferences

• Knowledge of fundamentals of hospital organization, administration and standards, regulations and laws applicable to hospital operations and in particular Supply Chain Management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and progressive growth in career progression.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with executive leaders within a health system or equivalent setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with executive leaders within a health system or equivalent setting.
• Experience in operational improvement in Supply Chain with emphasis in programs such as LUM/JIT, inventory control systems and theory.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite especially with Excel
• Healthcare operations, warehouse inventory, PAR Management or Supply Chain
• ERP functions and maintenance
• Accounting principles, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, demand planning, market/supplier research and analysis
• Previous healthcare, Supply Chain, or Materials Management experience
• Detail oriented with strong planning, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience in supply chain management in a healthcare environment and operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retail Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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