Manager- Supply Chain Resource Utilization

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Materials Management professional to lead procurement of critical products and high-volume clinical items. You will develop relationships with clinical staff, drive contracted item implementations, and lead technology reviews across facilities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, cost-saving initiatives, and mentorship of Resource Utilization Managers within a health system renowned for patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with clinical staff and leadership to aid in implementation of new contracted products and services.
• Leads all product conversions to new contracted items, including clinical engagement, communication, education, and serving as the SME for new products.
• Proactively identifies and implements supply chain savings opportunities.
• Escalates contracted product and service issues as needed.
• Leads Decision Teams to facilitate new technology review and approval.
• Coordinates product needs with local Operations counterparts across facilities.
• Aids in support of product backorder, recalls, savings opportunities, and reprocessing management.
• Trains, educates, and mentors Resource Utilization Managers when applicable.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospital Administration, Supply Distribution or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Department: Materials Management
• Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (flexible)
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Manages the process related to procuring critical products and high volume clinical items.

• Develops relationships with clinical staff and leadership to aid in implementation of new contracted products and services
• Leads all product conversions to new contracted items, this includes but is not limited to clinical engagement, communication, education, and serving as the subject matter experts for new products
• Proactively identifies and implements supply chain savings opportunities
• Escalates contracted product and service issues as needed
• Leads Decision Teams to facilitate new technologyreview and approval
• Coordinates product needs with local Operations counterparts across facilities
• Aids in the support of product backorder and recall management, savings opportunities, and reprocessing management
• Works with stakeholders, both internaland external to Supply Chain, to conduct new product trials, training, and introduction of new critical supplies and services with staff and physicians
• Develops strategies on how to meet with clinical leadership, key physicians, and ambulatory leaders to review performance and value metrics, identify opportunities, and develop solutions
• Trains, educates, and mentors Resourc Utilization Managers, when applicable
• Serves as a clinical resource for Supply Chain peers
• Conducts basic analytics to calculate value and identify opportunities
• Maintains clinical cross references and inputs in the respective tool to track Decision Team (Value Analysis) and savings initiatives activities to derive actual savings for leadership reporting
• Key duties and responsibilities may span multiple facilities within the Health System

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospital Administration Supply Distribution or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience required, clinical experience preferred

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.