Utilization Management Director jobs in Montana

This trusted and established Acute Care Hospital in Montana is actively interviewing for a Director of Materials Management to lead the Supply Chain and Logistics team. Apply today, and join a leadership team and facility that has been serving the community for over 50 years. 

At the heart of this amazing Health System is an environment of collaboration, communication, and compassionate care. The Materials Management Director will join an organization with both inpatient and outpatient locations that has been recognized both locally and nationally for outstanding patient care and service quality. This includes earning multiple service line awards, as well as being recognized as a great place to work.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Supply Chain Management will play a significant role in the daily and strategic operations of this busy Acute Care Hospital and expansive Clinic Network. Working in collaboration with leaders from Plant and Environmental Services, with Nursing and Physician Leadership, and with Ancillary Services, the Materials Management Director will oversee purchasing, negotiations, and contracts management for this bustling medical center. 

The Materials Management Director will be the central touch point for a wide range of processes that directly influence the profitability and financial health of this Acute Care Hospital. This Director will have both internally and externally focused responsibilities to successfully fulfill this position. 

• Internally, you’ll evaluate the facility’s current utilization and inventory tracking systems, making course corrections and process improvements where necessary. Diligent research in tracking product utilization, inventory levels, waste, and staff training will be important steps to developing a strong Materials Management Program.
• Externally, the Director will oversee forecasting inventory needs based on hospital utilization metrics and data collection, contract negotiations, and purchasing processes. Working with Clinical and Administrative Leadership, you’ll develop the parameters around usage tracking for a wide-array of products. 

Experience in Acute Healthcare will be essential for the Supply Chain Director because of the complexity of this role and of the services this medical center provides the community. Other experience that will help earn a quick interview, includes:

• Implementing and managing large-scale Medical Management Information Systems
• Navigating, negotiating, and managing Group Purchasing Organization relationships / stakeholders
• Centralized Materials / Supply Chain operations environment
• Capital Purchasing Processes: Financial Analysis, Economics, and Execution for Hospital-based supply chain management

Anyone visiting, or thinking of living in Montana will quickly learn why it’s known as Big Sky State! Join this fantastic Hospital and discover an up-and-coming region with a great economy, a low cost of living, fantastic education options, and amazing natural beauty around every corner. From the snow-capped mountain ranges, raging rapids, vast lakes, and steep canyons, to the vital arts districts downtown, the Director of Materials Management will discover hidden gems around every corner.

The Director of Materials Management will join a strong health care system with the resources to provide excellent care for its patients. This person will play a key ‘behind-the-scenes’ role with a high amount of visibility, and will get to work closely with an excellent team as a result. For all this hard work, the Director will earn competitive salary and generous benefits package, with possibility for relocation assistance and sign-on.