Market Material Manager

Kindred Healthcare•West Covina, CA

2d•$73,000 - $92,000

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Market Manager, Materials Management ensures that all medical and non-medical supplies and services critical to the delivery of care to our patients are procured and managed in the most effective and efficient manner possible. The Market Manager, Materials Management works closely with the Region Director of Supply Chain Operations to ensure that supply chain functions are performed in the following areas within the facilities in their market: staffing, purchasing, requisition processing, invoice processing, and oversite of equipment rentals and repairs. This position is responsible for leading the planning, development and implementation of market hospital strategic initiatives in Supply Chain Operations including quality, utilization, cost, day-to-day operations, service and human resource management. It ensures compliance with established regional and national goals and standards. Also, this person must have a demonstrated ability to utilize effective verbal and written communication skills with various levels across an organization as well as across diverse populations.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (eg Excel, Word, and SharePoint)
Must have good and regular attendance
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Three or more years of experience in healthcare supply chain utilizing an ERP system or other procurement software to manage supply flow across multiple locations

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma White Belt Certified or higher preferred
Degree in Business Administration or related program preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance to policies, procedures and standards for procurement as defined by the ScionHealth Centralized Supply Chain Operations team
Ensures staffing needs are met within the facilities in their area by providing leadership coverage and arranging staffing for time off and open positions
Ability to travel within the market for coverage and special projects
Monitors performance of the materials management systems by reviewing reports of purchasing, warehousing and inventory activity
Assists the Region Director – Supply Chain Operations in the preparation of the supplies budget for all service units in the medical center, and analyzes expenditure patterns and usage trend
Ensures appropriate submission, billing and payment cycles as defined by Finance and the Region Director – Supply Chain Operations
Achieves a high level of compliance regarding ScionHealth’s national standards for products/services
Builds and manages a distribution network, in conjunction with corporate Supply Chain, with the goal to minimize obsolescence or expiration, and high service levels
Working in conjunction with nursing and other clinicians, assures the accuracy and effectiveness of supply purchasing and replenishment
Performs other related duties as assigned