Associate VP, Supply Chain Services Greater Phoenix, AZ Area

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Supply Chain Svcs-AZ-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Supply Chain

Banner Health is seeking a visionary supply chain executive to shape and optimize supply operations across a dynamic, multi-state healthcare system. This highly visible leadership role oversees network-wide supply chain performance, leading large teams and collaborating with enterprise stakeholders to drive cost reduction, utilization improvement, inventory optimization, and standardization initiatives. If you're energized by transformation, scale, and the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decisions, this is a platform to leave a lasting legacy.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position develops and manages activities related to supply chain management for all operations and assigned corporate services throughout the BH System. This position functions on a peer level with key enterprise leaders and oversees all facility-based staff across the entire network and assigned areas within the corporate business function. The individual leads teams to achieve supply cost reductions, utilization improvements and standardization in alignment with system-wide initiatives. This position works collaboratively with corporate contracting, purchasing, and capital equipment procurement to develop and implement strategies affecting the entire network. Oversees the implementation and use of the Supply Chain Information System throughout the entire network. Additionally, this position is responsible for cost effective Inventory and spend management in all departments and is accountable for monitoring system-wide compliance levels.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Optimizes the supply chain via distribution strategies that enhance the network’s position with the care provider and creates the most efficient system of delivery. Ensures cost efficient and effective delivery of materials, alignment of vendor resources, appropriate budget planning, work process improvement, and utilization of human and informational resources.

1. Facilitates implementation and conversion of contracts. Participates in system and facility implementation teams to achieve procurement contract compliance levels, to improve supply utilization and to maximize standardization aligned with system wide efforts. Develops and implements Supply Chain best practices and standardized procedures.

1. Serves as a liaison between the Supply Chain Corporate team and regional department managers to assist in resolving and improving business practices related to SCIS transition and ongoing operations throughout the system.

1. Directs all assigned corporate functions and the operations of supply chain throughout the entire BH System. Ensure all system departments are operating at required productivity levels in accordance with budget targets. Supervises andcoaches Sr. Region Directors, Directors, Managers and Staff. Participates in system wide committees and improvement teams. Conducts operations of Supply Chain operations and assigned corporate functions according to the Mission and Philosophy of the company. Serves as a role model to staff, fostering company values and creating a work environment that enhances empowerment, creativity and professional growth.

1. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. This position develops Supply Chain goals and objectives in accordance with company standards.

1. Develops and oversees the department budget in conjunction with corporate goals and objectives. This position is accountable for meeting annual system-wide budgetary goals.

1. Works independently under limited supervision. Makes independent judgments and decisions affecting a broad scope of company business. This position has primary internal interaction with the other members of the administrative staff, clinical department directors, members of the medical staff, and BH senior leadership. Externally this position has interaction with other healthcare executives, professional associations, consultants, vendors, and regulatory and accrediting agencies. This position maintains a high level of external interaction to ensure that the company remains a leader in the provision of supplies, materials, and services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of education and experience. Expert-level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in assigned or related area of responsibility as normally obtained through a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible managerial experience, including a minimum of two years management level experience within a healthcare system setting or large multi-operational, complex corporate environment.

Depending upon assigned area of responsibility, position may require applicable certifications and/or licensures, including but not limited to: RN; MD or DO; Driver’s License; Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA); Certified Protection Professional (CPP); Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); Associate in Risk Management (ARM); CPA; SPHR; Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT); Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM); Certified Facility Manager (CFM); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); JD from an American Bar Association accredited school; admission to a State Bar Association.

Must demonstrate expert-level knowledge and awareness of area of expertise in designated facility, business entity or area and/or experience in which the knowledge, skills, and abilities are directly transferrable. Proven track record of driving successful performance outcomes and accomplishing organizational goals. Must demonstrate skills and business acumen through direct leadership experiences such as: Anticipating and responding to the needs of internal and external customers; managing a budget and financial plans; building partnerships with management, staff, and stakeholders to achieve department goals and objectives; managing problems and situations where uncertainty is inherent; persuading others to adopt a particular stance on an issue; developing and evaluating best practices and emerging trends for organizational applicability and appropriateness; constructing new and innovative solutions for complex and varying problems and situations while considering the larger perspective or context; mentoring and coaching staff by providing open and honest feedback to enhance performance; developing and implementing strategic goals and initiatives that support organizational success; demonstrating excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills; demonstrating a passion about continuously improving and providing high quality care and service excellence to customers, patients, families, employees and/or physicians.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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