Director Materials Management

Opelousas General Hospital

Opelousas, LA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Clinical Medicine, Content Management Systems (CMS), Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Data Sets, Distribution Management, Distribution Operations, Distribution Warehousing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Analysis, Expense Reports, Financial Management, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Head of Finance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Intensive Care, Inventory Management, Just in Time (JIT), Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Logistics Management, Maintain Compliance, Materials Management, Medical Products, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Oracle, Patient Safety, Pattern Analysis, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, The Joint Commission (TJC), Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Opelousas, LA

POSTED

7 days ago

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary

The Director of Materials Management is a strategic leader responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and capital equipment across the organization. This role balances the critical need for uninterrupted clinical care with the fiscal necessity of cost containment and lean logistics. You will oversee procurement, inventory management, distribution, and vendor relations while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Lead the selection and negotiation of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and local vendor agreements to ensure high-quality supplies at the best value.
Inventory & Logistics Management: Optimize par levels across all clinical departments (ER, OR, ICU, etc.) to prevent stockouts while minimizing waste and expired products.
Financial Oversight: Manage the annual supply chain budget, analyze spend patterns, and report on Variances. You will be expected to meet aggressive annual cost-saving targets.
Process Improvement: Implement "Just-in-Time" (JIT) or Lean methodologies to modernize warehouse operations and distribution workflows.
Systems Leadership: Oversee the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and automated dispensing technology to ensure data integrity and accurate tracking.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all supply chain activities meet The Joint Commission, CMS, and HIPAA standards.

Required Qualifications

Criteria

Requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Healthcare Administration (Master's preferred).

Experience

7-10 years in Supply Chain Management, with at least 3 years in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Certifications

CMRP (Certified Materials & Resource Professional) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Allscripts, Infor) and advanced Excel modeling.

Core Competencies

Clinical Empathy: Understanding that a delayed shipment isn't just a metric-it's a patient safety risk.
Negotiation Prowess: Ability to navigate complex contracts and hold vendors accountable to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Analytical Rigor: Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable cost-saving initiatives.
Leadership: Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of accountability.

About the Company

Opelousas General Hospital

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