Associate VP, Supply Chain Services

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Associate VP, Supply Chain Services develops and manages supply chain activities for all operations and assigned corporate services throughout the Banner Health system. The role functions as a peer to key enterprise leaders and oversees facility-based staff across the network and assigned corporate areas. It leads efforts to reduce supply costs, improve utilization, optimize inventory, and standardize practices in alignment with system-wide initiatives.

The position collaborates with corporate contracting, purchasing, and capital equipment procurement teams to develop and implement network-wide strategies. It oversees implementation and use of the Supply Chain Information System throughout the system and is accountable for cost-effective inventory and spend management and monitoring system-wide compliance.

The role directs supply chain operations and assigned corporate functions, including budgets, staffing, performance, and personnel actions. It works with enterprise and regional stakeholders, clinical leaders, medical staff, senior leadership, vendors, consultants, professional associations, and regulatory and accrediting agencies. The position operates independently under limited supervision and makes decisions affecting a broad scope of company business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible managerial experience.
• At least two years of management-level experience within a healthcare system or a large, complex, multi-operational corporate environment.
• Expert-level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in the assigned or a related area of responsibility.
• Expert-level knowledge and awareness of the area of expertise, or directly transferable experience, in the designated facility, business entity, or area.
• Proven track record of driving successful performance outcomes and accomplishing organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to internal and external customer needs; manage budgets and financial plans; build partnerships; manage uncertainty; persuade others; evaluate best practices and emerging trends; develop innovative solutions to complex problems; mentor and coach staff; and develop and implement strategic goals and initiatives.
• Excellent human relations, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality care and service excellence for customers, patients, families, employees, and physicians.
• Depending on the assigned area, applicable certifications or licensures may be required; examples listed include RN, MD or DO, driver’s license, CHPA, CPP, CPCU, ARM, CPA, SPHR, RHIA, RHIT, CHFM, CFM, CCS, CPC, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, or admission to a State Bar Association.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize supply chain distribution strategies and delivery systems, ensuring cost-effective delivery, appropriate vendor resources, budget planning, process improvement, and effective use of human and informational resources.
• Facilitate contract implementations and conversions, supporting procurement compliance, improved supply utilization, and standardization.
• Develop and implement supply chain best practices and standardized procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between the Supply Chain Corporate team and regional department managers to resolve issues and improve practices related to Supply Chain Information System transitions and ongoing operations.
• Direct assigned corporate functions and supply chain operations throughout the Banner Health system, ensuring departments meet productivity and budget targets.
• Supervise and coach senior regional directors, directors, managers, and staff; participate in system-wide committees and improvement teams; and foster a work environment that supports company values, empowerment, creativity, and professional growth.
• Direct personnel actions, including recruiting, new-hire processes, interviewing and selecting staff, salary determinations, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop supply chain goals and objectives in accordance with company standards.
• Develop and oversee the department budget in conjunction with corporate goals and objectives, and meet annual system-wide budget goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain the organization's leadership in supplies, materials, and services.

Benefits

• Option to participate in health, financial, and security benefits.
• May be eligible for the Management Incentive Program as part of the Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive