Director, Materials Management - Valencia County, NM

The Materials Management Director for Valencia County Hospital will report directly to the facility CFO and have dotted line reporting to the CHC Supply Chain Regional Director. This role is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of all supply chain activities within the facility.

About Valencia County Hospital: Local and state leaders broke ground on the new facility in November 2024 off the main I-25 Los Lunas exit. Construction will take a year and a half to build out the facility, which will eventually be run by a partnership between Community Hospital Corporation and Lovelace Health Systems. The hospital will have its own emergency department and two operating rooms, along with 11 in-patient rooms for overnight stays. Patients will have access to MRIs, X-rays, and a pharmacy.

This role ensures efficient and cost-effective procurement, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing patient care. The Director will drive process improvements, manage vendor relationships, leverage Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts to maximize savings and standardization, and collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to achieve organizational goals. This role will also be instrumental in establishing and optimizing supply chain operations within a start-up environment.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage all facility Supply Chain operations activities, ensuring efficient and effective workflows, with a focus on optimizing GPO contract utilization.
• Coordinate, manage, and evaluate facility Supply Chain personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain strategic working relationships with facility and corporate executives to provide expert consultation on supply concerns, emphasizing GPO contract adherence and savings opportunities.
• Establish and ensure department goals and objectives align with the organization's strategic plan, philosophy, and vision, with a particular focus on GPO compliance and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with and manage Supply Chain to forge successful relationships with facility and corporate executives, ensuring clear communication regarding Operations performance, value creation opportunities, and GPO contract performance.
• Optimize the total cost of ownership for the supply chain, including supply expense, labor, and other operating expenses related to supply chain activity, with a strong emphasis on GPO contract leverage.
• Manage and optimize service agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and cost-effectiveness.

Operational Excellence:

• Establish and optimize supply chain operations within a start-up environment, including developing initial procurement strategies and implementing efficient inventory management systems.
• Execute the infrastructure project plan for the facility, including the implementation of standardization programs for all supply chain functions, item master creation and cleanup, master file standardization, online requisitioning, and EDI, all while prioritizing GPO contract alignment.
• Facilitate the implementation of capital purchasing projects and overall procurement at the facility, maximizing GPO contract utilization.
• Execute the implementation and operational plan for all point-of-use systems, ensuring compliance with GPO standardized products.
• Coordinate and drive efforts to enable supply improvement initiatives to succeed within the facility, focusing on GPO contract optimization.
• Collaborate with leadership to optimize supply storage, replenishment, and restocking processes, leveraging GPO contract pricing and terms.
• Assist with medical information system data cleanup and implementation of best practice for supply item setup and management, ensuring GPO item master alignment.
• Build an environment of continuous improvement in supply chain processes, with a focus on maximizing GPO savings and compliance.

Clinical Collaboration and Standardization:

• Facilitate the standardization of products and optimize supply utilization through effective collaboration with physicians and clinicians, ensuring alignment with GPO contracts and maximizing savings.
• Work with the clinical team to establish a value analysis committee, prioritizing GPO contracted items.

Project Management and Compliance:

• Manage the facility implementation plan, identify and mitigate risks, and monitor resource allocations to ensure successful execution of the plan, while adhering to GPO compliance requirements.
• Ensure the department complies with est