Director-Materials Management

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a senior leader to oversee the hospital materials management, purchasing of medical/surgical supplies, linen, equipment, services and capital assets. This role ensures departmental performance aligns with the hospital's mission and goals under the CFO and corporate supply chain direction.

The incumbent will manage 24/7 operations across shifts, drive cost reductions, and improve service quality through staff leadership and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize costs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees materials management across departments and ensures efficient operations.
• Monitors supply needs and develops improvement plans with measurable goals.
• Directs budgeting and financial analysis to identify cost reductions.
• Ensures compliance with policies and quality standards in service delivery.
• Interacts with staff and customers to improve satisfaction and performance.
• Leads shifts across 24/7 operations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cost reduction

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MS/MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

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

Minimum Required

• At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience

Preferred/Desired

• Experience in healthcare with demonstrated abilities to direct team activities as well as in basic business applications.

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred/Desired

• M.S./M.B.A. with 4 years experience. B.S. with 6 years experience.

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• As required

Preferred/Desired