Director, Materials Management (H)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

65d

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Supply Chain has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Materials Management to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Director, Materials Management leads and oversees the University’s material management policies, objectives, and initiatives and ensures the purchase of raw materials, supplies, and equipment as necessary to meet institutional needs. Additionally, the Director, Materials Management warrants that the University meets its strategic, operational, service, financial, and quality performance goals. Negotiates and contracts for the procurement of materials, supplies, services, and capital equipment. Oversees the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies. Reviews spend analytics trends and identifies ways to minimize costs and improve efficiency. Acts as liaison to other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations. Trains and oversees department staff and acts as mentor to staff and other departments on issues of material management. Coordinates upgrades to the system and the use of new software applications. Gives consideration to environmental concerns in the selection of supplies and equipment. Assists in the preparation of the annual departmental operating and capital budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Ability to prepare presentations and effectively deliver message in front of leadership teams.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare (JCAHO) compliance and service level mandated improvements within assigned areas of responsibility.
Implement leading practice supply processes and efficiencies in all nursing, clinical, and procedural areas.
Understand and become familiar with all department systems (i.e.: ERP, Point of Use, Q-Sight, etc.)
Design and maintain an efficient logistics system across all UHealth campuses and satellites.
Collaborate with internal departments on the management of vendor access availability and policies.
Design applicable metrics and hold teams accountable to meet those as determined.
Maintains integrity of Inventory Management Information System to ensure that adequate supply levels are available at all sites and discrepancies are reconciled.
Manages and coordinates par level storage locations, including crash carts.
Oversees inventory control processes to ensure accurate supply levels, minimize waste, and maintain cost efficiency.