Director, Materials Management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Department Description: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham) is a licensed 58-bed acute care community hospital. BID-Needham has served residents in Needham, Newton, Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Sherborn, Wellesley, Westwood and other surrounding communities for more than 100 years. The hospital has been recognized by several organizations for quality and safety, including the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission and a first-place Accountable Care Compass Award from the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA).
BID-Needham is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a new health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, more than 4,000 physicians and 35,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.
BID Needham has had a direct affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center since 2000, facilitating the clinical integration of staff and resources in emergency medicine, hospital medicine (hospitalists), cardiology, radiology, orthopaedics, pathology, as well as many surgical services and oncology housed in the Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion.

Job Location: Needham, MA

Req ID: 40156BR


Job Summary: Responsible for all aspects of procurement of supplies and services, maintenance of inventory, and distribution of supplies. Assures that the best possible pricing is attained while meeting quality expectations. Works closely with Hospital Leadership in sourcing and assessing new products. Acts as the Hospital liaison with BIDMC corporate materials management leadership and the Group Purchasing Organization. Hires and manages staff, directing and assisting as appropriate, evaluates performance and takes necessary action to assure compliance with hospital policies

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Oversees and directs activities of staff in the purchasing, receiving, material distribution function of central supply, and the biomedical staff.


2. Responsible for maintenance and implementation of just in time inventory system, including establishment of par levels and reordering timelines


3. Direct staff in utilizing and leveraging technologies available to streamline the supply chain. Experience with GHX would be beneficial.


4. Ensure the effectiveness of cost containment efforts, managing suppliers, distributors and group purchasing relationships to minimize expenses across the supply chain.


5. Maintain a solid relationship with the Biomedical Engineering Vendor and Hospital Facilities Department. Coordinates the equipment management program, ensuring that all equipment operates properly and is maintained in compliance with the Joint Commission standards.


6. Has the authority to direct and support managers with functional area responsibilities. Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: 2-3 Indirect Reports: 11-20


7. Has full responsibility for planning, monitoring and managing department budget.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required in Or equivalent.


2. 1-3 years related work experience required in in a hospital or healthcare setting and 1-3 years supervisory/management experience required


3. Strong Excel and Word skills are a must.


4. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Meditech experience is preferred.


2. Experience with Just in Time (JIT) inventory is preferred.

Competencies:

1. 
   Written Communications: Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas.


2. 
   Oral Communications: Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.


3. 
   Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex and/or unprecedented situations across multiple functional areas.


4. 
   Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.


5. 
   Customer Service: Ability to lead operational initiatives to meet or exceed customer service standards and expectations in assigned unit(s) and/or across multiple areas in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift. Apply Now