VP - Supply Chain Management

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Vice President, Supply Chain Management is responsible for the strategic planning, design, and execution of supply chain and medical equipment operations. The role establishes standards and processes for efficient services that support the organization’s mission, values, and goals, and develops policies and procedures for cost-effective supply chain services that support quality patient care. The Vice President serves as executive lead for the Group Purchasing Organization relationship, developing cost-reduction opportunities and realizing savings through purchasing volume and discounts. The position integrates supply chain and materials management across the organization, sets and measures performance goals, and leads expense-reduction strategies for supplies, equipment, and purchased services. It oversees purchasing and accounts payable, GPO compliance and strategic vendor partnerships, and system-wide contracting, capital acquisition planning, and medical equipment life-cycle forecasting. The Vice President also manages labor, operating, and capital budgets; directs and develops staff and leaders; and builds the organizational capabilities needed to operate the supply chain function. The role manages directly or indirectly leaders, professional staff, and administrative support staff in materials and supply chain, purchasing, and accounts payable. It is typically performed in a general office or administrative environment. Physical demands include light work, with occasional exertion up to 25 pounds and frequent exertion up to 10 pounds, along with activities such as standing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and repetitive motion. Good balance and coordination and close visual acuity are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
7–9 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a health system, distribution services, or procurement.
Extensive knowledge of system-wide purchasing strategies, processes, and programs supporting a service-focused, cost-effective, centralized model.
In-depth knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes.
Ability to develop strategic and tactical plans to meet business objectives.
Experience leading and designing advanced distribution models across large, complex organizations.
Demonstrated leadership ability and accomplishment, including resolving critical issues, contributing to business unit or area development, and improving operational efficiencies.
Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as contracts and business plans.
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and personal presence.
Expertise in planning, budgeting, resource allocation and management, and building collaborative teams.
Negotiation skills with vendors, management, and physicians.
Experience in long-range strategic planning and preparing, implementing, and monitoring operating budgets.
Physical ability to perform activities including climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Good balance and coordination.
Ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, transcribing, or extensive reading.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain.
Master’s degree in Business Administration/Management.
Master’s degree in Finance.
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
Master’s degree in Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of supply chain and materials management across the organization and oversee strategies to advance savings opportunities.
Secure organizational support for supply chain goals, strategies, budgets, and metrics.
Establish, measure, and achieve performance metrics.
Serve as a key liaison between supply chain and materials management, leadership teams, physician partners, and applicable governing boards.
Assess healthcare industry trends that may influence supply chain services across the enterprise, departments, and service lines.
Develop supply chain strategies using national best practices, analytics, expertise, and innovative processes that deliver value.
Develop and implement materials planning that translates strategy into operational objectives and measurable goals for cost-effective supply and logistics programs.
Ensure capital purchases are evaluated and final negotiations are completed by Supply Chain Management to secure favorable discounts and terms.
Lead system-wide expense-reduction efforts for supplies, equipment, and purchased services.
Oversee Group Purchasing Organization relationships and compliance, as well as strategic vendor partnerships.
Manage purchasing and accounts payable for the system.
Oversee system-wide contracting for medical equipment, supplies, and services, and capital acquisition, planning, and medical equipment life-cycle forecasting.
Develop, recommend, and manage labor, operating, and capital budgets for assigned areas.
Direct Associate activities, monitor performance, clarify expectations, and assist with goal setting.
Develop and implement staff orientation, training, and education processes to assess, maintain, improve, and demonstrate staff competence.
Build the organizational structure, talent, and capabilities needed to implement and operate supply chain and materials management.
Select, engage, and develop leaders and staff.