Director of Materials

CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION • Grants, NM

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Materials Management provides strategic leadership and oversees the hospital’s daily supply-chain operations, including procurement, inventory control, distribution, and logistics. The role ensures timely access to high-quality medical supplies and equipment while controlling costs, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting patient care. The Director improves supply-chain efficiency in a resource-constrained setting, builds vendor relationships, and collaborates with clinical and financial leaders to balance cost containment with clinical needs.

The Director oversees purchasing, contracting, sourcing, inventory systems, budgets, compliance, and supply-chain performance measures. The position directly supervises Materials Management staff and partners with Nursing, Pharmacy, Clinical Engineering, Surgery, and other departments. It also evaluates technology solutions, supports standardization, and leads supply-chain preparedness for disasters, surges, and other emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; work experience may substitute for education.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in hospital materials management or supply chain.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of hospital supply-chain operations, GPOs, and healthcare regulations.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment with limited resources.
• Collaborative leadership style focused on service to clinical teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent clinical needs.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• Experience with common hospital MMIS/ERP systems.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or experience in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing, contracting, and sourcing for medical and surgical supplies, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors, group purchasing organizations (GPOs), and distributors.
• Manage the hospital’s prime vendor program and use of national and regional contracts.
• Oversee centralized inventory control, par-level management, and just-in-time delivery systems.
• Maintain inventory tracking through the hospital’s Materials Management System.
• Reduce stockouts, expired or obsolete inventory, and inappropriate inventory levels.
• Develop and manage annual Materials Management operating and capital budgets.
• Track and report supply-chain metrics, including supply expense as a percentage of net patient revenue, cost per adjusted patient day, and contract compliance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and value-analysis programs with clinical departments.
• Ensure procurement and inventory practices comply with CMS, TJC, FDA, DEA, and other applicable requirements.
• Maintain documentation for recalls, product traceability, and hazardous-materials handling.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution to maintain product integrity and infection-prevention standards.
• Directly supervise Materials Management staff and provide coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Pharmacy, Clinical Engineering, Surgery, and other departments to understand supply needs and resolve issues.
• Serve as a member of appropriate committees.
• Evaluate and recommend technology to improve supply-chain visibility and automation.
• Lead supply-chain preparedness for disasters, surges, and emergency events.
• Support standardization initiatives that reduce SKU proliferation while meeting clinician requirements.

Benefits

• Medical plan with employee medical costs of $47 biweekly; enrolled employees and household dependents can access hospital and clinic services without a co-pay.
• Zero co-pay for generic medications.
• Employer-paid employee dental and vision benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3.5%, vested at 2 years, and a Roth IRA.
• Basic life and accidental death coverage.
• Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, with a maximum rollover of 520 hours; new hires can access PTO after 60 days.
• New Mexico sick leave.
• Six holidays per year.
• Gym discounts at three local locations.
• Housing assistance or a fuel stipend for employees residing more than 65 miles from the facility, subject to availability.
• Relocation bonus of up to $5,000.
• Retention bonuses of up to $3,500 every five years, beginning with the fifth year as a full-time employee.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year for approved programs, or up to $10,000 for a master’s degree or higher in leadership roles.
• Reimbursement for approved job-specific certifications and an additional $0.75 to the hourly rate for each certification obtained.

What This Job Offers

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