Covenant Health

Manager of Supply Chain Management-Operations & Integration, Corporate Materials Management

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Health Overview:

Covenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes “Best Employer” seven times. 

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Supply Chain Operations performs all roles and functions necessary to manage and lead the supply chain operations and integration activities. Responsible for coordinating and managing activities such as customer service, requisitioning, inventory replenishment, shipping, receiving, warehousing, supply distribution and revenue capture. Facilitates and implements bulk purchase opportunities. Coordinates with and supports the efforts of the System’s Value Analysis activity. Assists in the System’s standardization efforts. Works with leadership to develop budgets and provide management oversight. Daily management and oversight of assigned staff members of Corporate Supply Chain. This position is responsible for daily management of the non-acute supply chain for Covenant Health to include the integration of new entities and facilities into the health enterprise.

Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5391

• Implements System supply chain policies and processes as directed by the System’s Supply Chain Management department and the facility’s leadership.
• Develops/manages the operating and capital budgets for the assigned departments.
• Accountable for maintaining all databases and records in accordance to established policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for the leadership, selection, training, evaluation, and termination for assigned staff.
• Designs, plans, implements and manages supply chain processes in assigned areas.
• Responsible for ensuring all customer needs are met according to their expectations in all areas of supply chain management (e.g. Requisitioning, par level management, distribution, receiving, purchasing, contract management, and inventory management.)
• Provides operational support and service to System managers, directors and executives in all facets of the supply chain.
• Accountable for the inventory accuracy relative to count and G/L value, as well as all variances and adjustments.
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely reporting of financial data/entries to the finance office as required.
• Responsible for assuring proper and timely revenue cycle process as related to supplies billed to patients.
• Accountable for participating in and supporting the System’s standardization and value analysis efforts.
• Responsible for coordinating, negotiating and implementing bulk purchase opportunities for supplies, services and capital projects.
• Accountable for development and execution of integration strategies for the Covenant Health Supply Chain and its affiliates.
• Provides project management leadership for key Covenant Health supply chain initiatives.

Minimum Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field is required. 

Minimum Experience:   

Five to seven (5-7) yrs supply chain experience.  Health care experience preferred. Must possess strong project management, customer service, analytical, and problem solving skills. Must have strong oral/written communication skills. Must demonstrate and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. Must have advanced knowledge of software systems including Excel, Outlook, Word, etc. Knowledge in accounting and/or finance is preferred.

Licensure Requirement: 

None