Manager - Supply Chain

Providence; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Edmonds is seeking a Manager, Materials Management Operations to lead the integration, implementation, and optimization of OSCM and Logistics strategies at the local level, coordinating with regional leaders.

You will manage all local supply chain operations, vendor relationships, and inventory valued at over $5 million, and oversee more than $40 million in annual inventory, ensuring compliant and streamlined processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business, or Logistics/Supply Chain Management or equivalent education/experience is required
• 8 years of Supply Chain Management experience with 4 years in a healthcare setting
• 4 years of Supply Chain Management experience in a Director/Manager/Supervisory level leadership role
• Experience creating and successfully executing strategic plans for highly complex issues
• Healthcare business operations and/or financial management experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience standardizing complex and disparate processes
• Experience in process improvement methodology, change management, operational improvement in complex systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee all local supply chain operations and logistics functions (Distribution/Receiving/Materials Operations/Warehousing/Pars/Inventory)
• Lead collaboration with Swedish executives, department directors, clinicians, and physicians to align operations with strategic goals
• Direct supply chain operations staff and manage local vendor relationships
• Drive system standardization and ensure compliant, efficient OSCM experiences
• Lead efforts for contract implementation, conversion and compliance within the region

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Leadership

Healthcare Operations

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business, or Logistics/Supply Chain Management or equivalent education/experience

Tools

ERP / Inventory Management Software

Job description

The Manager, Materials Management Operations is chiefly accountable for the collaborative integration, implementation, and optimization of the One Supply Chain Management Operations (OSCM) and Logistics strategy at the local ministry level in close coordination with the Director, Region Supply Chain Operations. This position is responsible for Supply Chain departmental logistics operation, including implementing standardized system-developed supply chain strategic plans and polices, overseeing all local supply chain operations and logistics functions (Distribution/Receiving/Materials Operations/Warehousing/Pars/Inventory), directing supply chain operations staff, managing local vendor relationships and serving as the Supply Chain champion and liaison to Swedish executive staff, department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians.

This position also is responsible for working with key business and operational stakeholders within Swedish, as well as their peers within their specific Supply Chain Region; participating in, leading, and partnering with others on OSCM Operations and Logistics strategic integration efforts and programs; executing strategic plans around OSCM Operations and Logistics initiatives; ensuring a compliant, effective, and streamlined operational OSCM experience at Swedish; and leading efforts for system and region contract implementation, conversion and compliance efforts.

The position is accountable for the management of all perpetual and periodic inventories all supplies received, stored, and issued at Swedish. This position is responsible for management of over $5 million in accountable inventory and over $40 million in annual inventory.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business, or Logistics/Supply Chain Management or equivalent education/experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required
• 8 years of Supply Chain Management experience with 4 years in a healthcare setting
• 4 years of Supply Chain Management experience in a Director/Manager/Supervisory level leadership role
• Experience creating and successfully executing strategic plans for highly complex issues
• Healthcare business operations and/or financial management experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience standardizing complex and disparate processes
• Experience in process improvement methodology, change management, operational improvement in complex systems

Preferred qualifications:

• Formal training in Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement programs
• Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) - American Hospital Association upon hire
• Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) - The International Society of Logistics (SOLE) - or similar certification upon hire

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.