Director, Supply Chain

BSA Health System, located in Amarillo, Texas, 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, BSA Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Physicians Group and numerous specialty clinics.

BSA Health System is the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, with a medical staff of more than 400 physicians and 3,000 employees. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity. The staff at BSA are driven by the purpose of caring for people: patients, families and one another. BSA recently received Ardent Health Services' Best Employee Loyalty Award in recognition of its high employee satisfaction and engagement.

In January 2013, BSA became an affiliate of Ardent Health Services based in Nashville, Tennessee. Ardent's proven track record in the healthcare industry and its commitment to growth, clinical quality and patient experience made it a perfect fit for BSA. Ardent subsidiaries own and operate more than 30 hospitals and physician groups across the nation.

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.

• 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.

Education & Experience

• High School (or GED equivalent) diploma.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, or 7 - 10 years of equivalent management work experience in a hospital setting.

• 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.