Director-Materials Management

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•$61 - $92

About The Position

Responsible for leading and managing the supply chain program, equipment/asset management program, and service contract management system. The Director will supervise and coordinate the acquisition, distribution, and disposal of all hospital supplies and equipment in a manner that returns best value for EMC and its patients. Departments and functions may include Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, Supply Processing and Distribution and other miscellaneous services/functions.

Requirements

Emphasis in materials management, purchasing and inventory control
Excellent leadership skills
Written and verbal communication skills
General Business

Nice To Haves

BA Degree
5 years experience in an acute care hospital as Director of Materials Management

Responsibilities

Effectively negotiates contracts for equipment, services, and supplies using best practice techniques to return value to EMC and its patients.
Ensures goods and services are acquired at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standards of quality and service.
Ensures adequate inventory levels are maintained, implementing techniques that give full consideration to investment, cash flow, item availability, usage history and patient census.
Directs the purchasing, receipt, storage and distribution of all material throughout the Medical Center.
Consults, advises and assists the Medical Center’s management staff and other personnel in matters involving materials needs.
Takes an active role in Chair of the Produce/Equipment Standardization and Forms Control Committees, service line development and new product evaluation.
Works closely with Accounts Payable department to ensure that supply purchase orders are accurate and the EMC only pays for those items it has received, at the negotiated amount/amount due.
Works with physicians, hospital leaders and vendors t ensure best product/best price/best materials management practices.
Evaluates and manages the cost/benefit of supply chain automation and implements or changes processes to ensure best practice.
Develops, in conjunction with HIS, effective materials management information systems to support the processes throughout the Medical Center.
Develops an “internal customer” philosophy that serves the front-line caregivers.
Improves the work environment for Materials Management staff.
Coordinates the storage of supplies and equipment for the institution and disposes of facility assets properly and in coordination with hospital leadership and Accounting.
Maintains an open line of communication with the Medical Center’s Administration regarding Materials Management issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.