Senior Director, Healthcare Materials & Supply Chain

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis is seeking a Materials Management Director to lead procurement, inventory, and distribution of supplies and services essential to patient care. The role focuses on cost control, timely availability, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee contracts, vendor relations, and system upgrades, while guiding a team and collaborating with clinical leaders to align supply needs with operational priorities in a hospital and clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5–7 years in SCM.
• Minimum 5 years in materials management or procurement, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with inventory control, cost optimization, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with healthcare supply chain trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement contracts, including GPO agreements.
• Develop strategies for optimal inventory levels and waste reduction.
• Manage vendor relationships for quality and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate distribution from receiving to clinical and admin departments.
• participate in budget planning and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage materials management systems and inventory software upgrades.
• Supervise and train staff in materials management.
• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and administrative leaders on supply needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Inventory control

Cost optimization

Vendor management

Healthcare supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis is seeking a Materials Management Director to lead procurement, inventory, and distribution of supplies and services essential to patient care. The role focuses on cost control, timely availability, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee contracts, vendor relations, and system upgrades, while guiding a team and collaborating with clinical leaders to align supply needs with operational priorities in a hospital and clinic environment.