Director of Materials Mgmt - Full-time / Part-time

The Director of Materials Management is responsible for organizing, directing and coordinating the supply support systems for the Lower Keys Medical Center within the confines of the systems and procedures set forth by Health Management Associates, demons

Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

What We Stand For: Lower Keys Medical Center is a comprehensive regional healthcare resource committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

What We Do: Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is a 167 bed, full service, Joint Commission accredited, outstanding, acute care medical facility with a

• 24/7 laboratory
• 24/7 specially equipped medical transport helicopter

LKMC has a partnership with the world class medical facility--Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL--for the cardiac services and other advanced care it provides.

LKMC is also proud to be the only hospital in the Florida Keys that offers labor and delivery services. We also offer physical therapy in Key West using a multi-joint strength system, in addition to other innovative systems and equipment for customized rehabilitation.

LKMC is fully accredited by the State of Florida and the gold standard, The Joint Commission.

Why You Want to Be a Part of It: When someone joins the Lower Keys Medical team, they aren’t just joining another hospital; they become part of something so much larger. We believe 1 minute wasted on a job you’re miserable in is 1 minute you could be doing something incredible that you actually believe in. Our company culture is collaborative, invigorating and above all, facilitates unmatched patient care.

What Does an {Job title} Do?: As an {Job title} with Lower Keys Medical Center, you will spend your day…

• Manages inventory directly and indirectly through other Materials Management employees to provide the right supplies, at the right time, in the right quantity, at the best price available, utilizing national and corporate contracts.
• Works closely with other departments to provide needed supplies, avoiding duplication where possible by suggesting alternatives, utilizing product selection committee, etc.
• Demonstrates attentiveness to recalls, expired products, storage conditions and overstock situations and takes steps necessary to accomplish return of products.
• Selects, trains/orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Oversees the centralized procurement of all supplies, equipment and services, and the receipt and distribution of same through subordinate staff.
• Interviews sales representatives, secures bids and quotes, selects supplies and equipment, and places orders.
• Demonstrates good customer relations skills. 

What’s In It For You?: Joining the LKMC team gives you an unmatched experience of being a part of something much larger, growth potential, full benefits package, competitive salary, etc.

Which Qualifications Do You Need?: In order to set you up for success, you need the basics of…

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Director of Materials Management. 

Lower Key Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

CHS and Community Health Systems are tradenames/trademarks of Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation, which provides management services to affiliates of Community Health Systems, Inc. The terms "Community Health Systems," "CHS," the "Company," or the "organization" refer to Community Health Systems, Inc. and its affiliates including Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation, unless otherwise stated or indicated by context. The term "facilities" refers to entities owned or operated by subsidiaries or affiliates of Community Health Systems, Inc. References herein to "employees" or to "our employees" or "we" refers to employees of affiliates of CHS Inc.