Kaweah Health
Director Of Procurement & Logistics
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do
in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8618 Executive Team The Director of Procurement & Logistics is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the activities of the Materials Management and Central Logistics Departments. The Director of Procurement & Logistics is responsible for the negotiation, of supplies, capital equipment and purchase services contracts, procurement, inventory control, receiving and storage, distribution and financial analysis functions of the Kaweah Health's supply chain operations. Qualifications License /Certification Preferred: Certified Materials Management Professional (CMRP) designation through the Association of Healthcare Resources & Materials Management (AHRMM). Education Required: Bachelor's degree in business or related relevant subject area. Experience Required: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible healthcare supply chain supervisory and management experience. Preferred: Experience with materials management information systems, and related electronic ordering systems. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong negotiation and communication skills. Able to demonstrate proven leadership, knowledge and experience organizing and managing departments effectively. Able to prepare, review and critically evaluate specifications, bids, quotes, proposals, contracts and similar documents for appropriate terms, completeness, quality, and cost effectiveness. Able to keep current with changes in healthcare. Competent in completing complex financial analyses and presenting results in an organized and accurate manner. Knowledgeable in state, federal, and other regulatory agency standards applicable to supply chain functions within a healthcare setting. Competent in assessing the needs of a customer department and produce favorable outcomes. Accurate typing skills. Knowledge regarding word processing, spreadsheet, and a windows-based operating environment is preferred. Job Responsibilities Essential Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of Materials Management and Central Logistics Departments staff supporting procurement and logistics activities, ensuring that all departmental efforts provide value to and meet the needs of its customers. Develops policies and procedures in the areas of procurement, inventory control, receiving and storage, distribution, and duplication throughout the Kaweah Health and ensures such policies and procedures are consistent with the goals and mission of the Kaweah Health. Coordinates productive hours, space, equipment and expense as they relate to materials and services to ensure they are effectively meeting department and Kaweah Health objectives. Reviews all duplicating requirements of the various departments of the hospital. Interfaces directly with all departments in the Kaweah Health to maintain the adequacy of supplies, service, and equipment levels to assure quality and fiscal objectives of the Kaweah Health. Provides administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer in the form of reports, budgets, and supply utilization analysis and capital expenditure management. Forecast trends or other conditions which could affect budget or strategic planning. Maintains good interdepartmental and intradepartmental relationships by providing the highest level of service, management assistance and open communication. Negotiates and acts as the contact person for supply purchase agreements with various vendors for materials and services that may or may not be addressed by a group purchasing organization, with the exception of pharmaceuticals and dietary products. Reviews vendor performance data in relation to overall service rendered. Immediately notifies the Compliance Department of any infractions by current or new vendors. Oversees the vendor credentialing and management system. Coordinates the maintenance of the materials management information system. Assures that procurement and inventory data is consistent with budget and general ledger transactions. Assists all department Managers in the budget process, which includes operating and capital budget preparation and maintenance. Responsible for overseeing the Value Analysis Committee. Coordinates the acquisition of supplies for the facility in emergency situations and maintains sources of emergency supply items or equipment from other health facilities and vendors. Responsible for the evaluation and implementation of cost reduction suggestions and improvement of systems to create and sustain a highly-efficient and effective supply chain function as evidenced by strong performance relative to national benchmarks and top-decile performance metrics. Maintains a high degree of managerial competence through continuing education and participating in seminars and educational conferences. Active in associations. Keeps informed of health care issues by use of periodicals, journals, and networking with other health care institutions. Responsible for overseeing the Capital Committee. Responsible for overseeing the contracting opportunities for the Joint Powers Authority. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Pay Range $57.61 -$86.42 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do
in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8618 Executive Team The Director of Procurement & Logistics is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the activities of the Materials Management and Central Logistics Departments. The Director of Procurement & Logistics is responsible for the negotiation, of supplies, capital equipment and purchase services contracts, procurement, inventory control, receiving and storage, distribution and financial analysis functions of the Kaweah Health's supply chain operations. Qualifications License /Certification Preferred: Certified Materials Management Professional (CMRP) designation through the Association of Healthcare Resources & Materials Management (AHRMM). Education Required: Bachelor's degree in business or related relevant subject area. Experience Required: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible healthcare supply chain supervisory and management experience. Preferred: Experience with materials management information systems, and related electronic ordering systems. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong negotiation and communication skills. Able to demonstrate proven leadership, knowledge and experience organizing and managing departments effectively. Able to prepare, review and critically evaluate specifications, bids, quotes, proposals, contracts and similar documents for appropriate terms, completeness, quality, and cost effectiveness. Able to keep current with changes in healthcare. Competent in completing complex financial analyses and presenting results in an organized and accurate manner. Knowledgeable in state, federal, and other regulatory agency standards applicable to supply chain functions within a healthcare setting. Competent in assessing the needs of a customer department and produce favorable outcomes. Accurate typing skills. Knowledge regarding word processing, spreadsheet, and a windows-based operating environment is preferred. Job Responsibilities Essential Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of Materials Management and Central Logistics Departments staff supporting procurement and logistics activities, ensuring that all departmental efforts provide value to and meet the needs of its customers. Develops policies and procedures in the areas of procurement, inventory control, receiving and storage, distribution, and duplication throughout the Kaweah Health and ensures such policies and procedures are consistent with the goals and mission of the Kaweah Health. Coordinates productive hours, space, equipment and expense as they relate to materials and services to ensure they are effectively meeting department and Kaweah Health objectives. Reviews all duplicating requirements of the various departments of the hospital. Interfaces directly with all departments in the Kaweah Health to maintain the adequacy of supplies, service, and equipment levels to assure quality and fiscal objectives of the Kaweah Health. Provides administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer in the form of reports, budgets, and supply utilization analysis and capital expenditure management. Forecast trends or other conditions which could affect budget or strategic planning. Maintains good interdepartmental and intradepartmental relationships by providing the highest level of service, management assistance and open communication. Negotiates and acts as the contact person for supply purchase agreements with various vendors for materials and services that may or may not be addressed by a group purchasing organization, with the exception of pharmaceuticals and dietary products. Reviews vendor performance data in relation to overall service rendered. Immediately notifies the Compliance Department of any infractions by current or new vendors. Oversees the vendor credentialing and management system. Coordinates the maintenance of the materials management information system. Assures that procurement and inventory data is consistent with budget and general ledger transactions. Assists all department Managers in the budget process, which includes operating and capital budget preparation and maintenance. Responsible for overseeing the Value Analysis Committee. Coordinates the acquisition of supplies for the facility in emergency situations and maintains sources of emergency supply items or equipment from other health facilities and vendors. Responsible for the evaluation and implementation of cost reduction suggestions and improvement of systems to create and sustain a highly-efficient and effective supply chain function as evidenced by strong performance relative to national benchmarks and top-decile performance metrics. Maintains a high degree of managerial competence through continuing education and participating in seminars and educational conferences. Active in associations. Keeps informed of health care issues by use of periodicals, journals, and networking with other health care institutions. Responsible for overseeing the Capital Committee. Responsible for overseeing the contracting opportunities for the Joint Powers Authority. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Pay Range $57.61 -$86.42 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.