Manager, Supply Chain

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role in Sacramento, CA. Centrally manages strategic, system-level supply chain functions to support an efficient, cost-effective, and standardized operation across the organization. This role provides oversight for key areas such as data analytics, purchasing, demand planning, contracting, sourcing, technical integrations, quality assurance, compliance, training, master data management, and inventory redistribution. Establishes and monitors system-wide protocols to reduce non-value-added work, optimize processes, and ensure the item master is right-sized and well governed. Builds strong professional relationships with affiliate senior leaders, supply chain executives, and clinical partners through exceptional performance and clear, professional communication. Leads high-level cross-functional projects in collaboration with system directors to advance long-term supply chain strategy. Additionally, drives advanced analytics initiatives using enterprise tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SQL to deliver actionable insights, develop dashboards and models, support sourcing and RFP analysis, conduct scenario and total cost of ownership modeling, and implement standardized savings tracking and validation to ensure measurable, reportable results.

Requirements

Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field
8 years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated success in major project coordination and implementation of successful cost containment initiatives.
Extensive knowledge of Materials Management/Supply Chain Management and other related functions in acute or alternate healthcare settings. Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources, alternate sources of supply and distribution systems, and new or emerging trends in the industry.
Ability to coordinate processes for numerous sites over a wide geographical area and to prioritize multiple demands and projects is critical.
Ability to handle complex situations and a large degree of variation in policies, rules, and regulations.
Project management and presentation skills are essential. Requires a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently in order to meet deadlines and implement projects.
Meeting deadlines and implementing unplanned projects are an integral part of the work responsibilities.
Proven written and verbal communication skills including interpersonal skills.
Team leadership and organizational skill.

Responsibilities

Oversees all Supply Chain functions within individual facility or across multiple facilities.
Manages and integrates services, resources (staff, space, equipment, supplies, etc.) and programs to ensure high quality, cost-effective services for assigned areas.
Ensures Supply Chain procedures and systems are functioning at optimal levels and regularly evaluates processes for continuous improvement.
Directs and implements policies and procedures related to Supply Chain achieving standardization as much as possible.
Assures quality service indicators are established, routine monitors are performed and adequate follow-up of identified quality problems.
Supports development of annual Supply Chain goals and objectives and ensures they are achieved, and services are integrated, optimally coordinated, and support the Sutter Health’s mission and objectives.
Continually monitors quality of service provided and effectively initiates changes as needed.
Supports deployment of strategic plans and prioritizes Supply Chain services.
Analyzes, determines, and coordinates service improvement and/or service development opportunities.
Develops improved techniques and practices that will enhance services.
Leads departmental goal setting process and provides roadmap for accomplishing goals.
Develops plan of action to address current and future resource needs in order to meet service and/or operational demands and objectives.
Ensures the cost-effective operation of all departments within the Supply Chain System. Utilizes routine monitoring and reporting systems for operating budgets and productivity. Makes sure corrective action plans are implemented promptly to address unfavorable variances.
Supports development of departmental budgets for Supply Chain operations. May assist with forecasting supply and service costs for other department budgets. Identifies and implements cost savings initiatives. Utilizes routine tracking and monitoring systems to ensure identified cost savings are achieved.
Manages annual supply inventory counts and reporting.
May participate in internal and external audit processes under the guidance of the Accounting Department.
Produces routine (e.g. monthly and annual) monitoring and management reports for assigned affiliate(s) and locations (e.g. cost savings tracking; monthly financial reports, etc.).
Develops and motivates assigned staff to actively support and participate in affiliate objectives and initiatives.
Team Building: creates creative, participative methods and forums that will build staff “team” efforts.
Establishes expectations with all direct reports, holds individuals and work teams accountable, and ensures job descriptions accurately reflect job responsibilities and expectations.
Provides opportunities for career development, role expansion, and cross-training.
Monitors department training and orientation plans, ensuring staff meets competency requirements and participates in appropriate education and training programs.