Director, Supply Chain - VIVO Health

Northwell•Village of Lake Success, NY

22d

About The Position

Directs, plans, organizes, and is accountable for the Procurement of all clinical and non-clinical supplies (excluding dietary and pharmaceuticals). Provides direction and leadership in the development, maintenance and communications of the purchasing program and order-to-pay processes. Participates with senior supply chain management team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
8-12 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of leadership / management experience, required.

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of HRSA regulations and 340B Compliance
Strong experience with pharmaceutical contracting & vendor relations
Proficiency with warehousing operations & distribution management

Responsibilities

Leads a Supply Chain group by communicating with and developing staff members, and building consensus for programs and goals that support a business, function or geographic area.
Develops and articulates a short-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
Directs the Corporate Purchasing Operations for the procurement of supplies, both clinical and non clinical (except dietary, information systems equipment, and pharmaceuticals).
Works with the Supply Chain leadership team to transition to the new Supply Chain Management structure; works with Contracting to maximize the compliance of negotiated contracts and negotiates to obtain optimal cost-reduction outcomes in procurement of supplies, equipment, and services.
Works with suppliers regarding conflicts or questions on prices, deliveries, and specifications; develops and oversees financial management including budget, salary, capital and revenue projections; monitors and reports financial performance, justification, and/or corrective action.
Selects, develops, manages, and evaluates direct reports; oversees the development, management and evaluation of indirect reports.
Researches necessary information for cost benchmarking for products, services and equipment to develop optimal expense reduction opportunities; drafts and revises, as necessary, corporate-wide purchasing policies and procedures.
Resolves invoice questions and problems with suppliers, departments and Accounts Payable; collaborates with Bio-Medical Engineering and Accounting Departments to manage supply requests necessary to support in-house service and maintenance.
Supports and responds to the needs of customers, customer service and communication Facilitates the weekly Corporate Purchasing Department meetings to exchange ideas and develop strategies to improve systems between the various departments.
Reviews physician, patient and staff satisfaction surveys; incorporates results into process improvement activities.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.