Materials Management Director Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

Materials Management Director Baptist Memorial Health Care 7601 Southcrest Parkway, Southaven, MS 38671 Overview Job Summary Provides leadership over the materials management departments. Responsible for the management and purchasing of all medical/surgical supplies, linen, medical equipment, services and capital assets for the hospitals. Responsible for assuring departmental contribution to overall hospital performanace and the organization’s mission and goals. Under the administrative direction of the corporate supply chain department and hospital CFO. Incumbent is responsible for all shifts, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day and subject to overtime and callback as required by hospitals. Responsibilities Monitor supply needs of customers and develops improvement plans with measurable goals to enhance services. Promotes BMHCC vision/values through personal example and interaction with staff and ensures compliance with BMHCC policies and procedures. Directs overall operation of materials management departments and works with staff and customers to enhance efficiency and quality of service. Controls overall financial/budgetary management of the department through analysis of departmental operations and identifies opportunities for cost reduction. Communicates and interacts with staff and key customers to improve customer satisfaction. Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed. Specifications Experience Minimum Required At least 2 years of relevant leadership experience. Preferred/Desired Experience in healthcare with demonstrated abilities to direct team activities to direct team activities as well in basic business applicants. Education Minimum Required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred/Desired

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with 4 years’ experience. B.S. with 6 years’ experience Special Skills Minimum Required Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to lead and engage people to achieve goals. Strong attention to detail and effect organizational skills.