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Houston Methodist Senior Vice President, Supply Chain in Houston, Texas
The Senior Vice President Supply Chain position has executive responsibility for the supply chain management operation across all business entities of Houston Methodist which includes sourcing, contracting, strategic procurement, value analysis, warehousing, distribution, management of capital assets (excluding real estate), and routine purchasing for equipment selection and procurement associated with major construction projects. This also includes a self-distribution model and biomedical engineering.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Creates and promotes a satisfying employee work environment.
Attracts, recruits, and retains top talent and motivates employee team.
Responsible for supply chain vendor management across organization.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates as a member of appropriate leadership teams to implement the vision, strategies, and priorities of the organization.
Develops strategic alignment plan with physicians and clinicians for the acquisition of new products, equipment, and technology.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for day-to-day operations and for managing the entire supply chain process of negotiation, acquisition, consumption, delivery and inventory of supplies within the context of a major healthcare system.
Responsible for coordinating all routine purchasing and equipment selection and procurement associated with major construction projects.
Develops strategies and a vision for improvement of productivity and quality for all supply chain operations of Houston Methodist.
Responsible for Biomedical Engineering, including equipment maintenance and equipment plan development for obsolescence and end-of-life replacement.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Balances organizational resources (e.g., people, money, equipment, across multiple business units.
Responsible for the strategic contracting and procurement of supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and services in excess of $1 Billion.
Oversees efforts to minimize supply and equipment costs, streamline processes and increase efficiencies with key stakeholders.
Establishes appropriate metrics to monitor supply expense trends and ensures optimal use of ERP system.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Explores new processes, best practices, and new technologies for future planning and potential implementation.
Responsible for the completion of the development of new Distribution Center and execution of self-distribution model that replaces current self-distribution/distributer model.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, economics, or related field
Master's degree preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Eight years management experience
Progressively complex managerial experience in contracting, sourcing, procurement, value analysis, and logistics
Experience in the management of transportation, warehousing and distribution
Experience in managing Biomedical Engineering
Experience in an acute care, multi-hospital and academics system preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- N/A
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
Certified Marketing Research Professional (CMRP) OR
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS OR
APCIS-Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Proven ability to build successful vendor relationships
Proven ability to create and sustain an integrated supply chain strategy
In-depth knowledge of key supply chain processes and current best practices
Proven ability as an effective negotiator
Broad range of knowledge of major medical equipment
Knowledge of organizational strategies and operational objectives
Skilled in coaching, counseling and developing others
Knowledge of management principles, process and procedures
Skilled in team building, team participation, and achieving organizational success
Strategic thinker, insightful decision maker.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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