Corporate Director of Supply Chain Optimization

About AHMC Healthcare

AHMC Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with multiple facilities across the region. Our commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional service drives our success.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION to join our team. This critical role will be responsible for managing and supervising the evaluation, procurement, storage, distribution, and forecasting of all supplies and equipment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, procure, store, distribute, and forecast all supplies and equipment to ensure optimal inventory levels and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain policies for purchasing, receiving, and warehousing, general stores, and supply distribution.
• Manage and supervise the Materials Management Department, including coordination of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and the Materials Management computer system.
• Negotiate 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.
• Forecast usage and costing models, as well as supplier auditing to ensure contract compliance.
• Lead the development and implementation of demand and supply planning processes, tools, and technologies.
• Review routinely purchasing practices to assure that staff are procuring and utilizing appropriate contracts and tiers.
• Select suppliers giving consideration to quality of service and cost to the organization.
• Assist in planning and budgeting phases of supply and equipment purchases. Provide various cost and usage reports.
• Create a system of supply cost containment and equipment/instrument control.
• Ensure accurate data is reported through interfaces with Finance/GL Accounting.
• Work 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.
• Work with identified vendors and distributors to develop and implement various inventory controls and distribution and tracking systems.
• Negotiate with supply and equipment vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Requirements:

• 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. Must 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 team-building 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.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Location: Multiple locations within the greater Los Angeles area.

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000