VP - Supply Chain Management

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The Vice President, Supply Chain Management is responsible for the overall strategic planning, design and execution of all supply chain and medical equipment operations. Establishes and maintains effective standards and processes that ensure excellent and efficient services are provided that support the mission, values, and goals of the organization. Leads the development of policies and procedures that provide efficient supply chain directives and services in support of providing quality, cost effective patient care. Executive lead for relationship with Group Purchasing Organization to develop cost reduction opportunities, realize savings and efficiencies through purchasing volume and leveraging discounts. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Vice President, Supply Chain Management is responsible for the overall strategic planning, design and execution of all supply chain and medical equipment operations. Establishes and maintains effective standards and processes that ensure excellent and efficient services are provided that support the mission, values, and goals of the organization. Leads the development of policies and procedures that provide efficient supply chain directives and services in support of providing quality, cost effective patient care. Executive lead for relationship with Group Purchasing Organization to develop cost reduction opportunities, realize savings and efficiencies through purchasing volume and leveraging discounts. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Supply Chain Management Leads the integration of the supply chain and materials management function across the organization, and provides ultimate oversight for strategies to advance the supply chain and materials management opportunities for savings. Ensures broad organizational support around identified goals, strategies, budgets, and metrics associated with the supply chain and materials management function. Responsible for establishing, measuring, and achieving performance metrics. Leads supply chain and materials management function as a key liaison between the leadership teams and physician partners and applicable governing board of the health care entities and programs. Assesses the healthcare environment for emerging industry trends that will influence supply chain services enterprise wide as well as at an individual department or service line level. Develops supply chain strategies by drawing from national best practices, analytics, personal expertise and creativity, and processes that deliver high value based on innovative solutions. Develops and implements comprehensive materials planning efforts, focusing on effective transition of strategy into operational objectives and measurable goals that support goals for cost effective supply and logistic programs. Insures that capital purchases have been fully evaluated and final negotiations completed by Supply Chain Management for maximum discounting and most favorable terms prior to completion of purchase. Leads expense reduction efforts system wide for supplies, equipment and purchased services. Oversees the management of GPO relationship and performance compliance, as well as Strategic Vendor Partnerships. Manages the purchasing and accounts payable function for the System.
• Medical Equipment Oversees system-wide contracting for medical equipment, supplies & services, capital acquisition, planning and life cycle forecasting for medical equipment.
• Other Management Functions Develops, recommends and manages labor, operating and capital budgets for assigned areas of responsibility. Directs the activities of Associates; monitors performance and clarifies work expectations, and assists with goal setting. Develops and implements processes through orientation, training, and education to ensure that competence of staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment. Builds the organizational structure, talent, and other capabilities to implement and operate the supply chain and materials management function. Selects, engages and develop leaders and staff.

Education Qualifications

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Business Administration/Management
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Finance
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain
• Preferred - Master's Degree Business Administration/Management
• Preferred - Master's Degree Finance
• Preferred - Master's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Preferred - Master's Degree Supply Chain

Experience Qualifications

• Required - 7-9 years Progressive supply chain leadership experience in a health system, distribution services, or procurement.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge in developing system-wide purchasing strategies, processes and programs which support a service-focused, cost-effective, centralized model.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes. Ability to develop strategic/tactical plans to meet business objectives.
• Experience leading and designing advanced distribution models across large and complex organizations.
• Demonstrated record of leadership ability and accomplishment. Successful track record of resolving critical issues, contribution to business unit/area development, and improved operational efficiencies.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as contracts and business plans.
• Excellent communication skills including a high degree of professionalism and personal presence.
• Expertise in skills of planning, budgeting, resource allocation and management, and building collaborative teams.
• Skill in negotiating with vendors, management, and physicians.
• Experience in long-range strategic planning and the preparation, implementation and monitoring of operating budgets.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Manages directly or indirectly the leaders, professional staff, and administrative support staff in materials/supply chain, purchasing/accounts payable.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.