*_Job Summary_* Responsible for the management of the Materials Management Departments. All related functions will be managed in an efficient and effective manner, including but not limited to: Shipping and receiving of all hospital supplies (except food and pharmacy), storeroom, Par Level replenishment, inventory control, material management, durable medical equipment. *_Essential Functions_* Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care. Establish materials purchasing and distribution practice and procedures in accordance with hospital policy to insure effective preparation and processing of hospital supplies and materials. Coordinate new product evaluation. Compiles and prepares special reports concerning unusual or expensive purchase item reports for the CFO. Disposes of surplus or obsolete supplies and equipment through established procedures. Works closely with the Value Analysis Team to ensure proper purchasing and item analysis. Works closely with Capital Committee to verify Capital information and verify pricing and quotes provided for purchase. After appropriate signatures are collected, creates all capital purchases and keeps record of purchases. Selects vendors for non-contract items. *_Organizational Expectations_* Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and prevention. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of role or practice. Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and the TJC standards and or standards from other accrediting bodies *_COMPANY DESCRIPTION_* Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers. *_Benefits -_* Wide range of benefits options! * Here at Frye, _you choose your own_ Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. * HSA * 401(K) retirement plan contributions * Generous Paid Time Off * Accident & Critical Illness Insurance * Prescription Assistance with OptumRx * Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. * Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. * Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. *_Why join our team?_* Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you! *_Qualifications_* *_Minimum Education_* Bachelor's Degree *_Minimum Work Experience_* 3-5 years Materials Management experience required (in Healthcare preferred). 1-2 Supervisor experience required. **Job:** **Please select a valid job field* **Organization:** ** **Title:** *Director-Materials Management* **Location:** *NC-Hickory* **Requisition ID:** *7469-10875*