Manager-Materials Management Rankin

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Terrapin Hill (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a Director of Materials Management to lead the distribution and procurement of medical supplies, equipment, services and capital assets across metro hospitals. You will oversee the department, manage resources, and ensure cost-effective operations with 24/7 coverage and overtime as required.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in Materials Management or 2 years in formal leadership, plus a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Materials Management or 2 years formal leadership experience.
• Preferred: previous experience in a large healthcare facility.
• Education: High school diploma minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees overall operation of the materials management distribution process.
• Leads staffing, training, performance evaluation, and productivity standards.
• Monitors costs, improves efficiency, and ensures quality service across departments.
• Maintains relationships with hospital departments and key customers to improve satisfaction.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures and promotes the organization’s vision and values.
• Handles additional responsibilities and overtime as required by hospitals.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the Director of Materials Management, responsible for the overall operation of the Materials Management distribution process. Provides leadership over the materials management department. Responsible for the management and purchasing of all medical/surgical supplies, medical equipment, services and capital assets for the metro hospitals. Responsible for the effective usage of human and financial resources to achieve quality outcomes. Responsible for assigned personnel, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day and subject to overtime and callback as required by hospitals.

Job Responsibilities

• Interviews, counsels, disciplines, assigns, and monitors work; trains, orients, and evaluates assigned personnel. Develops productivity and performance standards. Observes and documents productivity of assigned personnel to maintain department FTE goals
• Promotes BMHCC vision/values through personal example and interaction with staff and ensures compliance with BMHCC policies and procedures.
• Analyzes department operations, identifies opportunities for cost reductions and enhanced efficiency. Monitors supply needs of customers and develops improvement plans with measurable goals to enhance services.
• Directs overall operation of materials management departments and works with staff and customers to enhance efficiency and quality of service.
• Maintains good working relationship with all hospital departments by providing service, assistance and open communication. Develops and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team efforts of the department. Communicates and interacts with staff and key customers to imporove customer satisfaction.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Experience

Minimum Required - Four (4) years of experience in Materials Management or Two (2) years formal leadership experience in any function.

Preferred/Desired - Previous experience in a large healthcare facility.

Education

Minimum Required-High school Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred/Desired - Bachelor degree and 2 years experience or 6 years experience in Healthcare.