• Job Description

  Req#: 86328
  Overview
  
  
  Join our BSA Health System team as a Director of Materials Management!
  BSA is the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, TX, with a medical staff of more than 450 physicians and about 3,400 employees. BSA is an extensive health system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. Acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service, BSA Health System is comprised of BSA Hospital, Physicians Surgical Hospitals, Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Physicians Group and specialty clinics. BSA Health System has 486 licensed beds.
  Our health system is part of a larger organization, Nashville-based Ardent Health Services. Ardent Health Services includes 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care.
  We have an exciting opportunity to join BSA as a Director, Materials Management.
  POSITION SUMMARY
  The overall responsibility of the Director, Supply Chain is to provide support of the Lawson Procurement module and support for the operational functionality of BSA Health System , including the directing of personnel in purchasing/contracting in the most efficient, effective and timely manner in accordance with all corporate and facility policies and procedures, and consistent with the policy on ethical practices.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Selects, trains/orients and assigns departmental staff (either directly or through subordinate personnel at BSA Health System. Develops standards of practice, performance metrics, evaluates performance and initiates or makes recommendations for personal actions.
  • Develops and monitors a variety of analytical and statistical reports to assist with departmental forecasting and purchasing decisions.
  • Investigates and analyzes supply cost variances and budgets, reports findings timely to necessary parties.
  • Develops departmental (site) goals and objectives and establishes and implements standardized policies and procedures for department operation throughout the system.
  • Develops department operating budgets and ensures that departments operate within budget.
  • Directs the preparation and maintenance of departmental reports by site; prepares periodic reports for executive management as required. Ensures that a fiscal inventory of asset locations is conducted as required. Maintains written procedures and coordinates the effort of the inventory team throughout the system with the Division Director, Supply Chain Operations.
  • Interacts effectively with vendors, internal departments, division leadership, and physicians to control new products, increase efficiencies, and mitigate price increases. Negotiates price and utilization contracts effectively, as assigned or needed.
  • Facilitates product conversions effectively and timely. Collaborates with vendor, internal departments, physicians, and division leadership to ensure adequate savings and clinical acceptance.
  • Oversees storage and issue of medical supplies and equipment, where affected. Analyzes current methods used in the processing of reusable supplies and equipment, from decontamination to assembling, packaging, storage, and makes changes as needed, exercising overall responsibility.
  • Oversees the cleaning of medical equipment and overall efficiency of the mailroom.
  • Maintains integrity of the Materials Management Information System to ensure that adequate supply levels are available at all sites and discrepancies are resolved quickly.
  • Manages and coordinating all phases of the par level storage locations, cart, and/or exchange cart in the nursing areas utilized at each site. (Chargeable and non-chargeable items, patient charge master, and Intellishelf System)
  • Establishes and oversees Mail Room activities, as well as the Supply Chain fleet delivery vehicles for the delivery of equipment and products, where available.
  • Creates policies and procedures (standardized throughout UTHET system) for inventory control and the issuing of supplies and equipment. Arranges and/or conducts in-services of new procedures at affected sites. Coordinates with other departments as required.
  • Stays informed through Purchasing and vendor representatives on new pro duct information. Implements changes after consultation on price, feasibility and charging with the Supply Chain Leadership Team.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years of direct experience in Materials Management.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a large Healthcare or Hospital environment.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading a large team.
  Education/Certification/Licenses
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, or 7 – 10 years of equivalent management work experience in a hospital setting.
  Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of materials management information systems and ability to extract information and generate spreadsheets for analysis (PC skills).
  • Demonstrate attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve problems.
  • Ability to speak and write English to the extent necessary for safe and efficient performance of the job.

• About the company

  BSA Outpatient Therapy Services

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