Job Description
The Director of Surgical Supply Chain sets the strategic and business direction for all Surgical areas, inclusive of Periop, Endo, Interventional Radiology and Labor and Delivery. Is responsible for the procurement, movement and inventory levels of these areas. As part of the leadership team at Mount Sinai Medical Center, ensures compliance with Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) and other regulatory agencies' standards
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Materials Management or equivalent
5-7 years' minimum experience in health care operational experience
Responsibilities
Develops and implements procedures in order to provide safe and efficient material handling and delivery methods.
Leads and manages the activities of the materials organization in accordance with identified company goals to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations.
Manages leads and directs the supply chain function including maintaining Par Levels, Requisitioning of case specific supplies the appropriate inventory levels.
Assesses needs and ensures that programs objectives are met. Coordinates activities of program committees and/or other department heads to plan procedures and coordinate information.
Responsible for inventory levels, ensures complete on-time delivery to the customer, on-time delivery of parts from the supply base, and monitoring material usage. Changes or adjusts service levels according to needs and resources available.
Appraises business, material and labor trends and plans materials functions to assure continuing supply.
Develops reports with clinical department heads to understand surgical trends and volumes.
Organizes, directs and coordinates hospital policies and procedures on all matters relating to procurement, including searching of new material and suppliers consistent with acceptable quality and delivery at the lowest evaluated cost.
Works with all areas of Supply Chain to ensure that the Surgical Areas run as efficient as possible.
Interviews, recruits, and hires personnel in all areas of responsibility. Performs employee performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and terminates personnel as required.
Evaluates systems applications for limitations and possible enhancements related to inventory management, procurement and reporting. Makes recommendations or changes to improve and meet business needs.
Monitors performance of suppliers and service vendors and communicates problems or issues to management and staff as needed.
Analyzes and understands key market trends and issues impacting the Health System.
Ensures compliance with state regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Responsible to ensure the proper training of Supply Chain principles as well as systems being used for staff at on boarding and ongoing.
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation Statement
Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $127044 - $208000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
