Supply Chain Manager

Job Title:               Supply Chain Manager

Department:          Materials Management      

Reports To:           Chief Financial Officer      

Salary:  Range $90,000-$120,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. 

SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for directing and supervising the purchase of medical supplies and office equipment and services at the most favorable prices consistent with quality, quantity and efficiency. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develops, gains approval of and monitors a budget for their area of responsibility.

Develops, gains approval of and monitors the progress of goals and objectives and implements departmental policies and procedures for their area of responsibility.

Coordinates the hiring, training and development of all personnel in his/her area of responsibility.

Supervises the efforts of personnel, disciplines them according to organization policy and assures that formal performance evaluations are done in a timely fashion.

Negotiates purchase contracts.

Secures sources of supplies, negotiates price and shipment and follows up conflicts or questions on supplies shipped.

Reviews and consults with department managers concerning requisitions for supplies and equipment or changes in supplies currently used.

Organizes and monitors the efficient storage, inventory and dispersal of supplies.

Maintains costing system to accurately record additions and deletions and charge each department for supplies used.

Investigates prices and products for new equipment purchases and prepares purchase analysis and cost data for planning and budget activities.

Participates in and contributes to monthly department leadership meetings.

Attends seminars and programs to keep informed on materials management activities and make recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

Implements quality assurance standards and programs.

Provide in-service training to department personnel as necessary.

Perform related work as required.

Demonstrates organization values in daily work.

Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of the Joint Commission as required for full accreditation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position, as the employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree plus three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Oracle Fusion Supply Chain Modules preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Travel is occasionally required to attend meetings and seminars and to do the run uptown when stocking clerk is absent.