Director, Supply Chain Management - Oklahoma Children's Hospital

Position Title:

Director, Supply Chain Management - Oklahoma Children's Hospital

Department:

Supply Chain

Job Description:

General Description:

The Director, Supply Chain Operations is based in the local entity this position supports and reports directly to the AVP, Supply Chain Operations. This position is accountable for the collaborative integration, implementation, and optimization of the OU Health Operations strategy at the entity level in close coordination with the AVP, Supply Chain Operations.  This position is responsible for Supply Chain departmental logistics operations for the assigned entity, including implementing standardized system-developed supply chain strategic plans and policies, overseeing all local Supply Chain Operations functions (Distribution/Receiving/Materials Operations/Warehousing/Parts/Inventory), directing Supply Chain operations staff, managing local vendor relationships and serving as a Supply Chain champion and liaison to entity department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians.

This position also is responsible for working with any and all key business and operational stakeholders within their specific entity as well as their peers within Supply Chain; participating in, leading, and partnering with others on OU Health Operations strategic integration efforts and programs; executing strategic plans around OU Health Operations initiatives; ensuring a compliant, effective, and streamlined operational Supply Chain experience at the entity for business and patient constituent groups; and assisting entity efforts for system contract implementation, conversion and compliance efforts through their respective entity.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: efficient and effective management of daily onsite operations of receiving and distribution, contract management, vendor management, fiscal management, customer management, personnel management, oversight of special projects including capital acquisition for construction, and process improvements. Active coordination with clinical and financial leadership teams to accomplish needs unique to the entity. Active coordination with other OU Health Supply Chain leaders to foster standardization, integration, and alignment with OU Health system initiatives and direction.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

Position Dimensions and Impact on OU Health

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure that the hospital onsite supply chain operations are cost effective and meet customer's expectations.
• Demonstrate the ability within a team assignment to take a lead role in interpreting and applying resolution techniques; management of diversity in the workplace; effective communication and active listening skills, consensus-building and critical thinking and strategic problem resolution practices in order to achieve team goals.
• Participate as a member of the varied OU Health committees; make presentations and represent OU Health Supply Chain on boards, commissions, associations and committees as requested and approved by the Vice President, Supply Chain of OU Health.
• Provide oversight to onsite teams including inventory control, receiving, and central stores staff to ensure collaborative relationships with supported departments, physicians, and clinicians within the facilities in order to achieve OU Health strategic goals and initiatives while reducing total cost of patient care and improving patient outcomes.
• Function as a member of the OU Health Supply Chain leadership team, participating in the development of operating and capital budgets, strategic programs, policies, and plans for the effective operation of the health system and the local entity.
• Responsible to partner with OU Health leadership to pursue opportunities for reduction of expenses in equipment, supplies, and purchased service areas for all aspects of the supply chain.
• Deliver cost savings and value maximization to the total cost of ownership of equipment, supplies and services while fulfilling the mission of OU Health.
• Assure appropriate Internal Control processes are in place across the procurement cycle functions and are promulgated throughout the entity.
• Responsible for compliance with all governing rules, regulatory requirements, and procedures related to inventory and mobile equipment management, including the monitoring and oversight of accountable departments as well as organization-wide performance.
• Strategic planning and coordinating the supply, mater