Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

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.