System Director, Supply Chain

Duration: 6 months to start

Job Description

Position Summary:

The System Director of Supply Chain is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, monitoring and staffing the Materials Management department subject to policies, budgets, objectives and directives mandated by regulatory agencies, DNV, and the hospital administrative team. Directs system wide supply chain functions with responsibilities for purchasing, inventory control, ERP systems, GPO contracting, and RFP processes. Provides patient-facing clinical leader s guidance on cost effective medical device acquisitions as well as contract compliancy alignment.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master s in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field
• Valid Montana Driver s License required
• Minimum of eight (8) years direct relevant experience in healthcare supply chain including;
• budgeting, bidding, vendor negotiations, contracts, ERP management, and group
• purchasing organization participation.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive leadership experience in supply chain operations
• Preferred
  
  

Essential Job Functions: In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, company policy, and other registry requirements.

• Support cost savings objectives and implementing best practices in support of budgeted procurement and productivity initiatives. This scope includes Med/Surg, Perioperative Services, Lab, as well as purchased services and ERP functions.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for vendors, suppliers, and OEMs to measure performance, quality, and delivery accuracy.
• Ensure daily operations of facility material management are following correct processes to maintain and efficient and cost-effective workflow.
• Participation in RFP/QBR and vendor management
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for cultivating, enhancing, and managing relationships with vendors, suppliers, and OEM partners.
• Establish contingency plans to address supply disruptions, changes in demand, and other potential challenges.
• Drive savings and improve financial performance through negotiation, process
• improvements, strategy recommendations, and the implementation of existing GPO and local contracts.
• Maintain strong relationships with senior level leadership
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership managerial skills; ability to plan, delegate, monitor and improve work performance
• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Standard office equipment and computer applications; MS Office, EMR, internet applications, etc.
• Ability to work varied shifts
  
  

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.