CORP. DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN (on-site)

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Establishes and maintains policies for purchasing, receiving, and warehousing, general stores, and supply distribution.

• Manages and supervises the evaluation, procurement, storage, distribution, and forecasting of all supplies and equipment.

• Develops long/short range goals and objectives for the operations and supply chain functions in concert with the facilities and company business strategy(ies).

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) purchasing program and solid knowledge of other GPO product category programs.

• Coordinates the standardization of supplies and equipment within the organization.

• 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.

• Reviews routinely purchasing practices to assure that staff are procuring and utilizing appropriate contracts and tiers.

• Selects suppliers giving consideration to quality of service and cost to the organization.

• 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.

• Ensures accurate data is reported through interfaces with Finance/GL Accounting.

• 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.

• Works with identified vendors and distributors to develop and implement various inventory controls and distribution and tracking systems.

• Negotiates with supply and equipment vendors to ensure cost effective purchasing.

• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

• Ensures compliance with all policies, applicable laws, and regulations.

• Complies with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Provides leadership and guidance to the directors, managers, and supervisors as it relates to the implementation of specific projects as needed.

• Recommends budget information to the facilities for capital expenditures, operating expenses and revenue.

• Assures that assigned projects are completed in a timely, within budget, and in an efficient manner.

• Coincides with internal and external resources to ensure the success of the assigned projects.

• Keeps abreast of relevant issues that may affect Materials Management/Supply Chain.

• Communicates to his/her immediate supervisor of any possible issues, which may arise in order to proactively develop an action plan to minimize or eliminate the issue.

• Absorbs and acts in an ethical manner at all times.

• Complies with the company’s Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy at all times.

• Develops and analyzes reports to provide educated sound recommendations related to programs and other activities related to the specific projects as necessary.

• Assists in the research, planning developing, and implementing of new policies and procedures as necessary or requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Training/Experience

• Five+ years’ professional leadership experience in Materials Management/Supply Chain in an acute care health care environment.
• Bachelor’s (BS or BA) degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills.
• Must possess the skills to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, be compliant with regulations, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Knowledgeable in laws and regulations affecting the materials management/supply chain field.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations affecting the healthcare field.
• Maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external resources.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations involving employees, patients, physicians, or others in a professional and effective manner.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills.
• Must have strong teambuilding skills and ability to effectively influence others.
• Must possess excellent critical thinking skills.
• Must have a high degree of planning, organization, and detail oriented skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to lead an effective and efficient team.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate employees to provide excellent service in an efficient and professional manner.

Dimensions

AHMC provides management services to AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center with 223 beds, Garfield Medical Center with 211 beds, Greater El Monte Community Hospital with 115 beds, Monterey Park Hospital with 102 beds, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center with 273 beds, Seton Medical Center with 357 beds, Seton Medical Center Coastside, a 116-bed skilled nursing facility, and Whittier Hospital Medical Center with 172 beds. The facilities are Medicare and Medi-Cal certified and accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospitals provide healthcare services reimbursed by Medicare, Medi-Cal, traditional insurance plans, PPO, HMO and under capitated arrangements.