Director - Materials Management

Are you a strategic supply chain leader passionate about healthcare excellence?
We are seeking a Director of Materials Management to spearhead the operational and strategic management of supply chain functions across a multi-site network.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of critical medical supplies that directly impact patient care.
You will be the architect of a resilient supply chain, driving innovation and efficiency within a world-class research and healthcare environment dedicated to clinical excellence.

Advantages
Competitive Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 based on experience.

Impactful Work: Lead a team that directly supports patient safety and life-saving medical research.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a robust health, dental, and retirement savings package.

Professional Growth: Opportunity to lead large-scale transformation projects in a complex, multi-site environment.

Stability: A permanent leadership position within a prestigious public-sector organization.

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Oversee all aspects of materials management across multiple sites, aligning supply chain operations with organizational goals and clinical priorities.

Operational Excellence: Drive short- and long-term plans for process improvement, workflow optimization, and quality initiatives.

Financial Oversight: Manage an annual departmental operating budget, ensuring fiscal accountability and sustainability.

Team Management: Provide leadership to 4 direct reports (FTEs) and a broader team of unionized and non-unionized staff; manage recruitment, performance coaching, and labor relations.

Inventory & Risk Management: Lead annual physical inventory counts for medical/surgical SKUs and maintain the integrity of receiving systems.

Emergency Preparedness: Act as the supply chain lead for pandemic stockpiles and PPE management, collaborating with IPAC and Emergency Preparedness teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with internal clinical departments and external vendors to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is required. A Master’s degree (MBA or MHA) is considered a strong asset.

Professional Designation: Possession of one or more industry certifications is required (e.g., SCMP, CPIM, CSCP, CSCL, or P.Log).

Experience: 10–15 years of progressive experience in materials management and supply chain operations, preferably within a complex healthcare or public-sector environment.

Leadership Skills: Proven track record of managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams and navigating labor management/unionized environments.

Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of inventory systems, quality improvement methodologies, and financial reporting.

Summary
If you are a visionary leader ready to elevate a healthcare supply chain to new heights, we want to hear from you.

To Apply directly to this posting or send your resume and cover letter to Leslie Walker at leslie.walker@randstad.ca.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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