Director-Materials Management

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BMHCC is seeking a senior leadership role in materials management to oversee hospital-wide purchasing of medical supplies, linen, equipment, services and capital assets. The role ensures department contributions to hospital performance and aligns with the organization's mission and goals.

Responsibilities require supervising all shifts, 24/7 coverage, and overtime/callback as needed. Strong communication and cost-control skills are essential to drive efficiency and quality of service across

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience.
• Experience in healthcare with ability to direct team activities and use basic business apps.
• Bachelor's Degree; MS/MBA or BS with relevant experience per the note above.

Responsibilities

• Monitors supply needs of customers and develops improvement plans with measurable goals to enhance services.
• Promotes BMHCC vision/values through personal example and interaction with staff and ensures compliance with policies.
• Directs overall operation of materials management departments and works with staff and customers to enhance efficiency and quality of service.
• Controls overall financial/budgetary management of the department through analysis of operations and identifies cost-reduction opportunities.
• Communicates and interacts with staff and key customers to improve customer satisfaction.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership and team engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MS/MBA with 4 years experience

B.S. with 6 years experience

Job description

Provides leadership over the materials management departments. Responsible for the management and purchasing of all medical/surgical supplies, linen, medical equipment, services and capital assets for the hospitals. Responsible for assuring departmental contribution to overall hospital performanace and the organization's mission and goals. Under the administrative direction of the corporate supply chain department and hospital CFO. Incumbent is responsible for all shifts, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day and subject to overtime and callback as required by hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Monitors supply needs of customers and develops improvement plans with measurable goals to enhance services.
• Promotes BMHCC vision/values through personal example and interaction with staff and ensures compliance with BMHCC policies and procedures.
• Directs overall operation of materials management departments and works with staff and customers to enhance efficiency and quality of service.
• Controls overall financial/budgetary management of the department through analysis of departmental operations and identifies opportunities for cost reduction.
• Communicates and interacts with staff and key customers to improve customer satisfaction.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Specifications

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience
• Experience in healthcare with demonstrated abilities to direct team activities as well as in basic business applications.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• M.S./M.B.A. with 4 years experience. B.S. with 6 years experience.

Training

Special Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead and engage people to achieve goals
• Strong attention to detail and effect organizational skills