Manager, Supply Chain Management (ED - Adult/Peds)

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a leader in supply chain operations to oversee procurement processes across Carolinas Medical Center facilities. You will monitor team efficiency, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strategic vendor management, periodic facility visits, and collaboration with regional teams to support operational needs and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5 years healthcare resource and materials management experience preferred.
• Associates Degree with 5 years of healthcare resource and materials management experience; or Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience.
• CMRP Certification or actively pursuing AHRMM certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and monitors procurement process efficiency, optimizing lines per PO and pricing.
• Assesses status changes from non-stock to stock for ordered items.
• Ensures requisitions comply with contractual agreements.
• Develops and maintains regular call schedules with customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Procurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

CMRP Certification

Pursuing AHRMM Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

12010 Enterprise Corporate - Supply Chain: Operations Carolinas Medical Center

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM. As a leadership role, days and hours may vary based on operational needs, project activities, meetings, and customer support requirements. Additional flexibility may be required to support department operations, teammate engagement, and organizational initiatives.

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

Essential Functions

• Reviews and monitors team efficiency in the procurement process including maximizing the number of lines per PO, ordering in case quantities at the correct price, and utilizing EDI order placement whenever possible.
• Reviews and analyzes ordered items to determine whether status change from non-stock to stock is warranted.
• Assures that department requisitions are reviewed for compliance with the System's contractual agreement.
• Develops and implements regular call schedule to assigned customers by responsible staff.
• Coordinates the functions of contract conversion and contract compliance monitoring with the regional facility customers and ensures that the regional facilities receive a high level of customer satisfaction through accurate and timely support.
• Reviews processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency are maintained for the services provided.
• Assists assigned facilities in managing ongoing CSS contract conversions maximizing supply savings and contract compliance.
• Makes quarterly visits to assigned regional facilities to discuss contract conversions, contract compliance, issues, concerns and improvements.

Physical Requirements

Works in an office environment. Sight, hearing, and speech capabilities sufficient to communicate well with individuals and groups. May require travel to System facilities and affiliate sites. Responsible for working in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED, CMRP Certification, or working toward certification by AHRMM and 5 years associated healthcare resource and materials management experience; or Associates Degree and 5 years of associated healthcare resource and materials management experience; or Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of associated healthcare resource and materials management experience required. Computer skills for Microsoft software required.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care