Lead | Supply Management

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Lead, Supply Management to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Salary Range:

Salary range for the position is $88,990 to $127,923. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

About the job:

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Lead, Supply Management, Non-Clinical (Lead) will develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives, organizational systems, processes, and practices throughout the Non-Clinical portfolio for Interior Health (IH)-wide and Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) supply chain key initiatives. This includes leading a variety of process analysis and improvement initiatives including identifying the organizational need and analyzing the capacity for change and resource capabilities.

The Lead will liaise with PHSA supply chain personnel on initiatives requiring IH-wide representation and monitoring and serve as a central resource for collation of information on current IH and PHSA supply chain projects, implementation status updates, and communication of high-level risks to senior executives and other interested parties as appropriate.

The Lead will work with leaders and key partners both internal and external from IH, including peer Health Authorities, PHSA, and Vendors to facilitate ongoing collaboration and effective application of initiatives. This includes developing briefing papers and reports, ensuring the timely and effective implementation of decisions and work on specific projects as assigned.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge and experience in process review and analysis to recommend system and process improvements to programs and initiatives within the Non-Clinical Services portfolio. Ensures improvement initiatives are completed in a timely manner and result in quantifiable improvements.

• Analyzes business initiatives and opportunities and provides feedback to the Director Supply Chain and PHSA on the feasibility and requirements for the achievement of objectives. Maps out alignment with future direction and ensures initiatives are aligned with other cross-functional organizational and provincial initiatives and business/improvement strategies.

• Identifies and promotes the expedited resolution to problems or barriers to enable successful project/ change completion and transformation.

• Provides updates to the Director, Supply Chain on the implementation and issues of key strategic initiatives; prepares reports, briefings, and presentations, researching elements as required.

• Collaborates with department and portfolio leaders for a coordinated and strategic approach to the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives in the Non-Clinical Services portfolio.

• Develops and implements communication materials and plans for dissemination to internal partners in Non-Clinical Services.

• Collaborates with departments to identify, develop, implement, evaluate, and report on the impact and outcomes of strategic supply chain initiatives.

• Monitors supply chain initiatives, measuring progress towards goals and objectives and identifying key factors that account for deviation from stated goals and objectives, working with other key management staff on process implementation.

• Works collaboratively with change and project management experts to ensure the integration of sound change and project management principles in all initiatives. Provides project management support and advice to guide the implementation of initiatives.

• Liaises externally with others including representatives of other Health Authorities, the Ministry of Health, and PHSA leaders; supports and/or identifies opportunities to partner with other Health Authorities, regional entities, community agencies, PHSA, and private partners in supply chain initiatives.

Leads a range of discreet projects; develops guidelines, templates, and critical activity pathways; and makes recommendations for action. Provides leadership support for IH in a number of areas, including:

a. Inventory management – utilizes Lean strategies to identify and reduce wastes and improve processes/increase efficiency.

b. Analyzing consumables utilization and recommendations for streamlining processes and standardization in areas as appropriate.

c. Providing leadership on the development of internal processes to manage PHSA supply chain initiatives and requests and recommends system changes as required.

d. Consolidating information related to provincial reporting requirements for key project areas.

• In alignment with IH's Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Honouring Interior Health's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a health or business related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience relevant to the duties of the position.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Manage challenging and competing demands within a limited timeframe.
• Understanding of the full contracting cycle including the payment & termination processes.
• Creatively plan and promote new program and service delivery models.
• Work collaboratively with and provide leadership to diverse groups and individuals.
• Ensure decisions and direction support the goals of the organization.
• Critically analyze and synthesize utilization and statistical data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to facilitate and negotiate.
• Use initiative and judgment to develop courses of action for self and others that are results oriented.
• Productively use technology where appropriate.
• Strategic and operational planning skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing supply chain initiatives.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.