Job Description​

The Opportunity :

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Director of Materials Management to join our team. As an experienced professional in this role, you will have the opportunity to manage and direct oversight of supplies, supply chain process, Advanced Logistics programs, and supply chain staff within CSR, OR, CVOR, Cath Lab, and IR departments. This role requires a background in Healthcare, clinical experience is preferred. Your expertise will drive change and innovation to ensure our vision, “The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care.” is maintained.

Core responsibilities will include but are not limited to: accurate inventory management through the use of Par, POS technology, LUM and Kanban techniques, linen and laundry, patient care equipment logistics management, supply chain ordering and receiving, case pick activities for all procedures, preference card recommendations, and Bill Only processing

The Work : 

• Establishes and monitors services to meet specified and general needs in support of patient care and the operations of the hospital
• Evaluates Materials services and works closely with department management to proactively identify, pursue and resolve discrepancies in service requirements.
• Ensures staff training has been conducted to prepare employees for proper performance of their jobs
• Establishes computer system requirements for operational areas, including receiving, tracking and stocking of supplies
• Develops and directs quality control measures and system to guarantee efficiency and optimal delivery of services.
• Manages space allocation and structures the physical aspects of the department for maximum operational efficiency.
• Develops and routinely reports on key performance indicators related to department performance
• Identifies additional areas for service within the Department and conducts outreach to assess viability and approachability
• Works with vendors to address product or delivery request and issues
• Assists in the preparation of the operating and capital budgets for all supported departments
• Provides ongoing oversight and monitoring of department expenses
• Routinely conducts analyses and provides reports as needed
• Identifies and implements cost savings in operations, products and services with-out sacrificing patient care, quality and service of the department
• Oversees and serves as the contact person for administrative record keeping requirements as related to Joint Commission, OSHA, Department of Public Health, AATB, and other governmental agencies
• Manage vendor access to operating rooms, through use of RepTrax system for Perioperative Services
• Reviews personnel operations, department plans, projects and systems to ensure that resources and structures are sufficient to effectively accomplish goals
• Staffs the departments with the appropriate management personnel to support and achieve departmental goals and objectives

This position will report directly to the Director Resource Management Advanced Logistics for Saint Luke’s Health System, with direct line reporting to Saint Luke’s Hospital CFO and COO for day to day operational considerations.

We are seeking a strategic leader and forward thinking professional who possesses strong communication and customer service skills. To be successful in this role, you will need to be an adaptable innovator who is excited about opportunities to build processes and systems from the ground up. Being receptive of and seeking ongoing feedback from customers on quality of service is a must. The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills, and have the ability to work autonomously as well as in a collaborative team environment.

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Why Saint Luke’s?: 

• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out more.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

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Job Details

"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.