Director of Materials Management

About the role

Responsible for directing, monitoring, and evaluating delivery of materials management support services, achieving maximum operating efficiency and optimum patient satisfaction and care within budgetary constraints.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent years of training
• Licenses/Certifications: None
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Five (5) years materials management experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
  • Strong financial and inventory management skills
  • Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility, and deal effectively with change
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Principal Accountabilities

• Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis, utilizing the principles of continuous process improvement; develops, implements, checks and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.
• Assesses, evaluates and ensures the competent delivery of materials management support services.
• Administers the facility’s PAR Level System and controls supply needs for all departments; consolidates all distribution functions in the facility.
• Coordinates capital equipment procurement and disposal.
• Identifies staffing needs; selects, trains, mentors, evaluates and counsels staff as appropriate.
• Communicates with staff and promotes staff ownership in problem solving and participation in operational decision-making.
• Serves as a positive role model to staff, ensuring that customer service is a priority.
• Establishes scope of services and develops annual implementation plans which contribute to organizational strategic objectives.
• Prepares annual budget, controls and reduces costs, forecasts operational needs, and reviews expenditures to ensure budget limits are not exceeded.
• Remains visible and accessible to physicians, seeking input and feedback on services, medical staff bylaws, and policy/procedure changes.
• Participates in the development of hospital marketing and business plans to enhance resource allocation, centers of excellence, and product lines.
• Participates on hospital quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.