Director of Materials Management

The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading hospital in Helena, Montana to hire an experienced and strategic Director of Materials Management. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for a driven healthcare professional who is passionate about operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and building high-performing teams.

In this role, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for the Materials Management Department, overseeing procurement, inventory management, equipment distribution, and value analysis initiatives across the hospital and affiliated clinics. The Director plays a key role in overseeing regulatory compliance, budget management, and operational planning while serving as a resource and subject matter expert for materials management operations, initiatives and issues.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the procurement, standardization, and distribution of supplies and equipment across the organization
  
• Oversee department budgeting, inventory management, operational planning, and performance initiatives
  
• Drive Value Analysis and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  
• Ensure compliance with CMS, federal, and state healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
  
• Support HR functions including team leadership, staff development, coaching, and fostering a collaborative work environment
  
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to inventory control, receiving, storage, and distribution operations
  
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to support organizational goals and strategic initiatives
  

 What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or related field preferred
  
• 5+ years of leadership experience as a Materials Management Director within a healthcare setting
  
• Strong knowledge of acute care regulations and compliance standards
  
• Professional certification in materials or supply chain management preferred
  
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  

 What Makes You Successful

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with a focus on operational improvement
  
• Demonstrated success building relationships across clinical, operational, and executive teams
  
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and delivering operational excellence
  
• Passion for creating efficient systems that positively impact patient care and organizational success.