Sr. Director Supply Chain Mgmt. - Kelsey Seybold Clinics- Pearland, TX

UnitedHealth Group•Pearland, TX

7d•$134,600 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Supply Chain Management is a new position responsible for the development of cohesive strategies and the execution of the supporting tactical plans that will transform the Kelsey Seybold supply chain organization into a modern, center-led supply chain organization that delivers superior value. The Sr. Director, Supply Chain Management is responsible for planning and directing the Clinic’s overall supply chain and logistics strategy, operations, policies, objectives, and initiatives to maximize process efficiency, productivity, and financial impact. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives that support aggressive current and future organic growth. In addition to recruiting and building a team, the Sr Director will be responsible for driving savings, creating value, and supporting the objectives of the organization while working to manage key stakeholders and strive for buy-in across the organization. In addition to building and leading strategic sourcing and procurement programs, the Sr Director will also be responsible for spend diagnostics, target setting, RFI/RFP processes, negotiations, contracting, supplier management, and demand management. Also responsible for the organization’s inventory, warehousing, distribution and transportation functions. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

BA in Supply Chain Management, project management, cost accounting, finance, e-business/e-procurement systems, or relevant field
10+ years of experience with progressive accountability in supply chain management in a business with distributed field operations of 20+ locations, and full budgetary responsibility.
Proven business acumen and leadership experience typical of a top functional executive
Experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)
Experience with procurement operations, particularly P2P process and systems.
Experience producing successful results through demand management/utilization and spend rationalization required
Experience building process and organization capability with scale, including recruiting and hiring a high-performing team
Experience managing a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and clinical operations
Broad supply chain exposure, including experience with inventory and storeroom management and development of related vendor relationships
Demonstrated leadership qualities including focus on results delivery, self-reliant and hands-on as necessary, and able to successfully create, implement, and lead cross functional business processes
Ability to craft, understand and negotiate legal contracts for procurement and supply chain
Proven to maintain a safe environment, where everyone feels respected, empowered, and free to express their constructive thoughts and feelings
Proven to fosters an environment of creativity and innovation, focusing on the empowerment and support of staff through tools and continuous process improvement
Proven ability to influence results without direct authority in a matrixed environment, with both internal and external stakeholders including vendors

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or MBA
Healthcare services experience
Experience with clinical and/or physician materials and supplies is a plus, including managing distributors (Cardinal Health, McKesson, etc.) and GPOs (Vizient, Premier, HealthTrust)

Responsibilities

Planning and directing the Clinic’s overall supply chain and logistics strategy, operations, policies, objectives, and initiatives to maximize process efficiency, productivity, and financial impact.
Development and implementation of strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives that support aggressive current and future organic growth.
Driving savings, creating value, and supporting the objectives of the organization.
Managing key stakeholders and striving for buy-in across the organization.
Building and leading strategic sourcing and procurement programs.
Spend diagnostics, target setting, RFI/RFP processes, negotiations, contracting, supplier management, and demand management.
Managing the organization’s inventory, warehousing, distribution and transportation functions.