Supply Chain Manager
About this role
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
Job Description
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing, administering and supervising a coordinated supply support system that operates efficiently and meets the needs of the hospital. Develops policies and procedures in purchasing, inventory control, storage, receiving, and distribution of supplies, equipment and services. Coordinates development of hospital-wide capital budget, maintaining close relationships with equipment vendors, various departments, and Corporate Supply Chain. Ensures compliance with Corporate Supply Chain and Group Purchasing rules and regulations. Responsible for hospital transportation program which includes maintenance and servicing of vehicles and oversight and recruitment of drivers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing bids with product specifications and working with vendors on pricing and lead times.
- Controlling and maintaining records of hospital equipment including receipts, transfers, and disposals.
- Reviewing inventory to make sure there are no out of date items. Maintaining optimal inventory levels and reducing excessive surplus.
- Managing budget for supplies and maintaining vendor contracts.
- Managing the Supply Chain team and setting performance expectations.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years in purchasing, inventory control, contracting, office management, budgeting and distribution of supplies of equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar major.
- Experience working in a hospital or the medical field