Materials Senior Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: Harris Health System
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
About Us
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Profile
JOB SUMMARY:
The Materials Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring Harris Health System's Information Technology Systems reliability and quality assurance in support of the Supply Chain procurement process for Hospital Supplies. Frequently consults with IT in support of systems upgrades, systems maintenance and new software implementation. Assesses District-wide Supply Chain processes for opportunties to improve efficency and effectiveness leading to substantial annual cost reductions. Evaluates, proposes and leads Clinical Department expense-reduction efforts relating to supply chain activities. Evaluates new Information Technology Systems and proposes strategic opportunties to enhance existing District Supply Chain Systems Platforms. Manages Materials Managements Help Desk that supports District-wide users efficient use of Materials Managements Systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelors Degree in Business or Information Systems or in Healthcare-related field with demonstrated proficiency in management of information systems, database applications and spreadsheet applications. Masters Degree in Materials Management or Business Administration.
Work Experience : Eight plus (8+) years of experience in Materials Management, Healthcare experience preferred. Six (6) years of experience working with purchasing and inventory management systems, database and spreadsheet application. Five plus (5+) years of experience in business process improvement and cost reduction. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Management Experience: Five plus (5+) years of experience in Support Management Roles within Materials Management
Equipment Operated: PCs, Equipment, Printer, Terminals
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Other Skills:
Analytical, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical, Word Processing, P.C.
Work Schedule: Flexible, Travel, On Call, Eligible for Telecommute
Other Requirements: Travel between HCHD facilities and vendors.
Benefits and EEOC
Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.
It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.
Job Category
Management
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Profile
JOB SUMMARY:
The Materials Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring Harris Health System's Information Technology Systems reliability and quality assurance in support of the Supply Chain procurement process for Hospital Supplies. Frequently consults with IT in support of systems upgrades, systems maintenance and new software implementation. Assesses District-wide Supply Chain processes for opportunties to improve efficency and effectiveness leading to substantial annual cost reductions. Evaluates, proposes and leads Clinical Department expense-reduction efforts relating to supply chain activities. Evaluates new Information Technology Systems and proposes strategic opportunties to enhance existing District Supply Chain Systems Platforms. Manages Materials Managements Help Desk that supports District-wide users efficient use of Materials Managements Systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelors Degree in Business or Information Systems or in Healthcare-related field with demonstrated proficiency in management of information systems, database applications and spreadsheet applications. Masters Degree in Materials Management or Business Administration.
Work Experience : Eight plus (8+) years of experience in Materials Management, Healthcare experience preferred. Six (6) years of experience working with purchasing and inventory management systems, database and spreadsheet application. Five plus (5+) years of experience in business process improvement and cost reduction. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Management Experience: Five plus (5+) years of experience in Support Management Roles within Materials Management
Equipment Operated: PCs, Equipment, Printer, Terminals
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Other Skills:
Analytical, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical, Word Processing, P.C.
Work Schedule: Flexible, Travel, On Call, Eligible for Telecommute
Other Requirements: Travel between HCHD facilities and vendors.
Benefits and EEOC
Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.
It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.
Job Category
Management