Senior Director - Materials Management

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a senior supply chain leader to manage Materials Management and Logistics for the health system. You will oversee receiving, distribution, inventory, linen, equipment, and related services, ensuring alignment with system initiatives and compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, AHCA, and FDA standards.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, cost savings, and data-driven decision making, with accountability for budgets and cross-site support within UAB

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Management, Healthcare or related field required.
• Ten (10) years of supply chain experience required.
• Healthcare supply chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight for Materials Management daily operations and initiatives.
• Attracts, retains and develops leaders to ensure continuous operational capability across supply chain.
• Develops and implements processes that will streamline operations and create savings for the organization.
• Analyzes operations, service levels, utilization, and expenses using data-driven decision making to support operational excellence and reduce expenses.
• Ensures regulatory compliance in accordance with all applicable healthcare agencies, standards, and requirements related to supply chain operations.
• Oversees the effective use of ERP systems and related supply chain technologies to support planning, reporting, analytics, and process improvement.
• Manages budgets and budgeting activities and presents monthly variances, trends, and recommendations.
• Partners proactively with internal customers to provide solutions that support service delivery, efficiency, and continuity of operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Business Management, Healthcare or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $126,470 - $205,515 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To provide comprehensive leadership and management of all Supply Chain Materials Management and Logistics functions in support of UAB Medicine and Health System activities. To assure alignment with UAB Medicine and Health System initiatives and oversee Materials Management operations including receiving, logistics, materials distribution, linen management, supply inventory management, equipment management, purchase services, and mailroom and courier services. This position is responsible for coordinating the deployment of efforts related to operational excellence, utilization, conversions, standardization of supplies, services, and equipment, as well as data-driven decision making, regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission, AHCA, FDA, etc.) and providing proactive customer solutions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight for Materials Management daily operations and initiatives.
• Attracts, retains and develops leaders to ensure continuous operational capability across supply chain.
• Develops and implements processes that will streamline operations and create savings for the organization.
• Analyzes operations, service levels, utilization, and expenses using data-driven decision making to support operational excellence and reduce expenses.
• Ensures regulatory compliance in accordance with all applicable healthcare agencies, standards, and requirements related to supply chain operations.
• Oversees the effective use of ERP systems and related supply chain technologies to support planning, reporting, analytics, and process improvement.
• Manages budgets and budgeting activities and presents monthly variances, trends, and recommendations.
• Partners proactively with internal customers to provide solutions that support service delivery, efficiency, and continuity of operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Management, Healthcare or a related field and ten (10) years of supply chain experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Healthcare supply chain 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, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 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