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Supply Chain Management Program Director - Healthcare

_Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together_

**Work Location:** Hybrid - Texas Health Resources; 612 E. Lamar Boulevard Arlington, TX 76011

**Work Hours:** Full-Time: Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Department Highlights:

+ Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.

+ Enjoy a workplace culture that is second to none.

Qualifications

Here’s What You Need:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management is Preferred.

Experience

• 5 Years of Supply Chain experience is Required.

• Supply Chain experience in a Healthcare environment is Preferred.

• Experience with Contract Negotiations and Cross Functional Leadership Skills is Preferred.

• Contracts Management experience is Preferred.

• Healthcare IT and/or Analytics experience is Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPMSM – Certified Professional Medical Services Management.

• CPM and/or CMRP Upon Hire is Preferred.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Proficiency (Excel & Access), Business Objects, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, and Public Speaking.

• The successful candidate will be able to influence and communicate effectively across multiple cross functional departments and business partners. An exceptional understanding of supply chain management is a must. The successful candidate will have a strong executive presence and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams and business partners. The ability to manage effectively in a highly dynamic environment with competing priorities is a must for the successful candidate.

What You Will Do:

• **Responsible for the systematic development** , implementation and coordination of specific project teams related to supplies and/or equipment utilized all across THR entities. Choose appropriate clinical or other staff from around THR to fairly represent the specific initiative, working closely with them to assure buy in and support from appropriate peer groups. Develop criteria to be utilized for fair and balanced outcomes.

• **Responsible for the creation and/or management** of all data analysis in the building and refining of data used in the decision-making process for the projects managed. Also, develop, monitor and analyze appropriate performance measurement tools to help manage supply costs. Includes building spreadsheets and analysis through THR information and financial systems for presentation and decision making.

• **Coordinate and negotiate with hundreds** of supply and equipment vendors in the process of supply/equipment standardization/cost reduction. Also interact with the GPO (Premier) staff around contract creation and utilization. Work with the OnHand team to ensure that contracts are available to their members, meet compliance measures and maximize savings.

• **Maintain and manage contracts** associated with all assigned projects aware of critical timelines and due dates of legal agreements. Also, design and manage implementation schedules for all product conversions. Maintain and manage contracts for the Wholly Owned, Joint Ventures and Affiliate Facilities.

• **Produce and present status reports** and financial summaries to all levels of the organization regarding current and future projects.

• **Create effective relationships** with system Materials Managers, system leadership, physicians, and all clinical staff in the daily completion of duties. As well as, assisting in the programs of vendor certification, equipment recalls, and clinical staff education. Lead a host of committees and councils, BPSC, Clinical and Surgical Councils.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Employee:

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.

Texas Health Corporate Highlights:

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.

Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 9th year in a row!

We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence for all. We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic, and generational boundaries. Join us and do your life’s best work here!

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

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**_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.