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Senior Director, Supply Chain Services - 133882

UC San Diego
United States, California, Oakland
1111 Franklin Street (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Senior Director, Supply Chain Services - 133882
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Job Description
Filing Deadline: Thu 1/30/2025
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 01/30/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of UC San Diego Health, the Senior Director, Supply Chain Services provides strategic planning, direction and leadership for Supply Chain Management operations, which includes Procurement Services (Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Purchasing), Supply Chain Operations (Receiving, Distribution, Logistics, Equipment Management, Mail Services), Procure-to-Pay Systems (ERP, Customer Service, Mobile Technology, Data and Analytics, Accounts Payable), and Managed Services (Contract Labor, Vendor Managed Programs, Lean Projects).

The Senior Director will monitor, control and direct supply chain operations including budget planning, value analysis, reporting, technology planning, demand forecasting, and expense monitoring to meet organization, strategic, financial, quality, and operational goals. Integrates all aspects of the supply chain management process throughout UC San Diego Health, with overall accountability for centralized procurement, contract negotiation and management, inventory management, receiving, storage, distribution, PAR stock replenishment and asset management for all supplies, services, and equipment utilized by UC San Diego Health. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement innovative solutions. Provides leadership in meeting Operational Effectiveness and financial objectives as related to non-labor supplies and services expense. Leads development of system wide processes designed to optimize utilization of supplies and services and expand the standardization and control of supplies and inventories to maximize and contribute to quality-oriented, cost-effective operations. Responsible for monitoring total supplies and service costs, preparing variance analyses and providing recommendations for improvement in order to achieve financial outcomes, targets and goals for system-wide efficiency and financial viability. Provides leadership and direction over all supply chain activities, and effectively collaborates and maintains strong working relationships with faculty, senior leadership, clinicians, management, staff, suppliers, and other external contacts.

Key Responsibilities:
- Instills strong management practices and monitors that subordinate managers achieve quality results, maintain the organization's materials management functions, guide professional staff, and reporting on workload. Fosters change management skills in subordinate leadership to promote an agile and flexible workforce.
- Establishes and implements Supply Chain best practices. Benchmarks best practices within the campus and medical center. Develops, tracks and monitors key performance indicators for each department.
- Implements best practices to manage equipment and supplies in perpetual and non-perpetual environments, while assuring the fiscal needs of the medical center are achieved. Drive long term business performance through issue resolution, identification of waste and/or redundancy, and cost savings initiatives across the organization.
- Develops and implements inventory control management to monitor efficient and cost-effective procurement, perform cycle counts, and perform inventory reconciliation during inventory discrepancy and staging of raw materials, consumables, and supplies. Reduce overall supply risk though contingency planning and understanding of supplier capabilities.
- Develops, implements, and monitors the short and long range financial plans for the materials management functions for the health system. Collaborates with senior management on fiscal planning proposals. Oversees through subordinate managers the accountability and stewardship of resources to meet budget targets. Analyzes budget variances and implements corrective action plans. Evaluates when additional resources are required or when resources can be cut but quality and productivity can remain.
- Develops and monitors efficient and cost-effective supply chain systems throughout the organization. Recommends and supports the ongoing process improvement activities within the department and organization. Analyzes material cost variances, identifies root causes of discrepancies, and provides effective corrective action.
- Develops and implements materials management procedures. Oversees consistent application and compliance of systems, policies, and programs across the materials management areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with external regulations and professional standards. Oversees the development of business plans to introduce new and evolving technologies for materials management services at the health system in accordance with best practices.
- Counsels senior management regarding issues of significant matters. Advocates, influences and negotiates supply chain and procurement activities with senior managers from different functions. Maintains an external presence and increases sphere of influence through participating in professional organizations and societies and through developing relations with industry leaders.
- Participates in the direct negotiation of contracts and equipment purchases. Identify and recommend new and/or improved supply management systems across the entire organization.
- Forecasts workforce planning and talent development needs based on organizational strategy and assists in the development of staffing plans. Works with subordinate managers to evaluate the core competencies in supply chain, and to ensure assessment plans and tools for the health system.
- Ensures ongoing mentorship and relevant leadership/professional development programs are provided for Materials Management leaders across the health system. Provides employee professional growth opportunities and promotes effective teamwork and collaboration and a culture open to change. Works with senior leaders to develop a succession planning pipeline for Materials Management leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in related area and eight or more years of relevant experience in a large health system, including progressive leadership experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of the most current material management best practices and systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant internal policy, external regulations, and best practices.
  • Advanced ability to lead and advise cross-organization workgroups.
  • Advanced organization skills, including meeting facilitation and decision making.
  • Proactive with proven ability to execute on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced and demanding environment.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate work with others, both internally and externally, to accomplish strategic goals and objectives.
  • Advanced problem solving skills to address issues when no precedent exists and to develop creative alternatives.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills, listening, critical thinking and analytical skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Director-level supply chain leadership experience within a complex academic medical center or health system.
  • Experience supporting operations in acute and non-acute facilities.
  • Track record of activating newly developed facilities (hospitals and clinics) and integrating acquired existing facilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex initiatives through subordinate directors and managers.
  • Successful record of attracting and retaining high performing team members.
  • Talent for engaging and collaborating with key faculty and administrative leaders.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and TB test.
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $163,800 - $331,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $78.45 - $158.62

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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Payroll Title:
MATERIALS MGT HC MGR 3
Department:
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Hiring Pay Scale
$225,800 - $280,500 / Year
Worksite:
Greenwich Drive
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
Uncovered
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday
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