
VP Supply Chain Strategy & Business Operations
MedStar Health, Columbia, MD, United States
General Summary
As an innovative thought leader, the Vice President Supply Chain Strategic and Business Operations reports directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer for MedStar Health and provides executive leadership direction for administrative operations for system supply chain leaders. They coordinate, support and lead all supply chain business operations throughout the MedStar Health System, collaborating fully with system supply chain leadership including sourcing, contracting, value analysis, and operations leaders. The role directly oversees strategic sourcing, clinical sourcing, and purchasing functions, coordinates and manages strategic business planning, reporting, and GPO program optimization. The Vice President works directly and collaboratively with entity executives, vice presidents, senior managers, physician and nurse leaders, promoting a positive team environment while achieving a fully integrated, seamless, and efficient supply chain service line for MedStar Health. This individual is responsible for the effective and efficient use of available human, fiscal and clinical resources to maintain high standards of patient‑focused care. In addition to the direct reporting relationship to the VP & CSCO, the position has an indirect reporting relationship to the SVP Integrated Operations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with the MedStar Health Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, plans, organizes and directs the programs and operations of the supply chain departments to create and advance the supply chain value proposition, establishes operational priorities, and ensures coordination of activities across Hospital Ambulatory, MedStar Medical Group and all other components of MedStar Health.
Evaluates and supports the implementation of effective user‑friendly supply chain processes that optimize technology use, enhance practitioner workflow and provide a competitive advantage.
Develops and implements annual Supply Chain Business Transformation goals and initiatives, including fiscal planning, results and controls, collaborating with all system and entity executive leadership.
Serves as the primary leader for Supply Chain Business Transformation and liaison with key partners, including the Business Transformation Office, Finance, and Performance Improvement & Analytics, and is the key owner and communicator of all business analytics and reporting for Supply Chain.
Serves as a liaison with MedStar GPO partner Vizient to maximize all facets of the relationship including PPI Commit programs, Med‑Surg Commit programs, Purchased Services programs and fee‑share back.
Responsible for the strategy and operational execution of strategic sourcing functions, both clinical and non‑clinical value analysis and purchasing functions, providing oversight of operational performance metrics and improvement.
Partners directly with MMG clinical leadership and Nursing leadership to drive strategic sourcing and value analysis.
Responsible for overseeing the physician savings reimbursement program with appropriate supply chain MedStar Medical Group Finance and hospital leadership, effectively managing initiative approvals, savings and savings awards.
Participates in ensuring that the supply chain develops and maintains a competitive advantage with leading‑edge technology, data & analytics resources and tools.
Initiates and leads strategic planning discussions/sessions that identify systemic challenges, develop solutions and determine pathways to resolution to support patient experience.
Provides leadership and expertise in meeting all regulatory accreditation, licensure issues and full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
Establishes goals and policies for areas of responsibility subject to leadership team review, ensuring progress and achievement of goals.
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, serves on committees, task forces and represents supply chain and MedStar Health with internal and external constituencies.
Develops and maintains projects and activities that result in measurable outcomes for MedStar Health, consolidates and escalates risks, and identifies opportunities for cross‑initiative collaboration and efficient execution.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Systems Engineering or Public Administration (required).
Experience
5‑7 years of demonstrated experience in a team/department leadership role (required).
8‑10 years of increasingly responsible experience in a large‑scale distributed healthcare system, acute care hospital, healthcare management and/or related healthcare operations management or consulting (required).
Experience leading large performance improvement initiatives (required).
Demonstrated results and achievements in areas of experience (required).
Hiring Range USD $276,300.00 – USD $373,800.00 /Yr.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with the MedStar Health Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, plans, organizes and directs the programs and operations of the supply chain departments to create and advance the supply chain value proposition, establishes operational priorities, and ensures coordination of activities across Hospital Ambulatory, MedStar Medical Group and all other components of MedStar Health.
Evaluates and supports the implementation of effective user‑friendly supply chain processes that optimize technology use, enhance practitioner workflow and provide a competitive advantage.
Develops and implements annual Supply Chain Business Transformation goals and initiatives, including fiscal planning, results and controls, collaborating with all system and entity executive leadership.
Serves as the primary leader for Supply Chain Business Transformation and liaison with key partners, including the Business Transformation Office, Finance, and Performance Improvement & Analytics, and is the key owner and communicator of all business analytics and reporting for Supply Chain.
Serves as a liaison with MedStar GPO partner Vizient to maximize all facets of the relationship including PPI Commit programs, Med‑Surg Commit programs, Purchased Services programs and fee‑share back.
Responsible for the strategy and operational execution of strategic sourcing functions, both clinical and non‑clinical value analysis and purchasing functions, providing oversight of operational performance metrics and improvement.
Partners directly with MMG clinical leadership and Nursing leadership to drive strategic sourcing and value analysis.
Responsible for overseeing the physician savings reimbursement program with appropriate supply chain MedStar Medical Group Finance and hospital leadership, effectively managing initiative approvals, savings and savings awards.
Participates in ensuring that the supply chain develops and maintains a competitive advantage with leading‑edge technology, data & analytics resources and tools.
Initiates and leads strategic planning discussions/sessions that identify systemic challenges, develop solutions and determine pathways to resolution to support patient experience.
Provides leadership and expertise in meeting all regulatory accreditation, licensure issues and full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
Establishes goals and policies for areas of responsibility subject to leadership team review, ensuring progress and achievement of goals.
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, serves on committees, task forces and represents supply chain and MedStar Health with internal and external constituencies.
Develops and maintains projects and activities that result in measurable outcomes for MedStar Health, consolidates and escalates risks, and identifies opportunities for cross‑initiative collaboration and efficient execution.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Systems Engineering or Public Administration (required).
Experience
5‑7 years of demonstrated experience in a team/department leadership role (required).
8‑10 years of increasingly responsible experience in a large‑scale distributed healthcare system, acute care hospital, healthcare management and/or related healthcare operations management or consulting (required).
Experience leading large performance improvement initiatives (required).
Demonstrated results and achievements in areas of experience (required).
Hiring Range USD $276,300.00 – USD $373,800.00 /Yr.
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