Materials Management Director

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

In this role you will help design and implement projects and new processes to create greater production efficiencies and improve quality. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, always looking to find improvements, and loves to think creatively. We encourage professional development and will approve classes you may wish to take to further your career.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Develop, implement, and manage processes and systems for improving operational efficiency and controlling supplies and inventory. 

• Provide critical input into the Supply Chain/Materials Management strategic plan and implements key departmental initiatives. 

• Proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage organizational resources. 

• Manage project budget and resource allocation. 

• Partner with other Supply Chain departments and other internal customers to identify and implement cost reduction projects. 

• Enable leaders to move decision making through the organization to develop caregivers and accomplish department's priorities. 

• Focus and guide leaders and employees in accomplishing objectives; holding elevated expectations for self and others. 

• Provide leadership, education and support to physicians and staff to develop their understanding of current supply chain management practices/products which support operational and financial goals. 

• Establish systems and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented leaders. 

• Create a work environment where people can realize their full potential to meet current and future clinical and business challenges. 

• Determine resource allocation and staffing levels in conjunction with respective leaders. 

• Provide direction on staff and capacity planning to meet current and future department needs. 

• Maintain knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements relative to departmental operations and ensures departmental compliance and organizational success. 

• Maintain the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationship with vendor representatives, conducts business according to established policies and procedures. 

• Exhibit the organization's mission and values and strives to achieve and sustain Cleveland Clinic Experience. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. 

• Ten years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or related field. 

• Three years of demonstrated responsible experience in a management position. 

• Can work with employees, interdepartmental teams, and organizational leadership across the enterprise to effectively complete goals.   

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Master of Business Administration. 

• Healthcare setting experience. 
• Healthcare material management experience highly preferred

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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