Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Director of Supply is responsible for overseeing all aspects of DCI’s supply chain process for our 240 dialysis clinics across multiple states.  The Director of Supply will oversee the management of our inventory, procurement, logistics, as well as the distribution of our medical supplies and dialysis equipment. This individual will also work to optimize costs, improve overall efficiencies in our supply chain processes, and ensure a reliable supply is in place to ensure optimal care for our dialysis patients.

Schedule: Full-time, remote considered, travel to our corporate offices will be required quarterly on average

Compensation: Pay range depending experience

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

What You Can Expect:

• Manage the overall purchasing process, actively negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely delivery of our medical supplies
  • This includes managing the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals used in dialysis treatment
• Coordinate the shipping of supplies to all DCI’s clinics, ensuring efficient delivery to appropriate locations
  • This includes dialysis machines, dialyzers and other essential medical supplies
• Participate in the management/purchasing of all RO water equipment for DCI facilities to ensure quality and competitive pricing
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Identify opportunities to reduce supply costs, optimize purchasing practices, and manage expenses effectively
• Stay current with possible new vendors/sources of products
• Collaborate with Legal and CFO/President on all contracts to ensure terms are acceptable
• Supervise and oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of DCI’s supply chain team
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to supply chain operations.
• Monitor all FDA notices regarding recall or safety warnings and ensure Risk Management is notified. 
• Manage all National Agreements, such as waste management, shredding, reusable gowns, and office supplies/copiers
• Present to Medical Directors quarterly, providing key updates on supply agreements.

Education/ Training: 

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is required
• 5-7 years of relevant leadership and management experience in healthcare supply chain management is required
• Experience in the dialysis field a plus, but not required
• Strong leadership and management skills are required
• Must have the ability to negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
• Must have the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to optimize supply chain operations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are needed for collaborating with various stakeholders, including clinicians, our Senior and Area Operations Directors, and vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) as well as data analysis tools. 
• Knowledge of Workday a plus

DCI’s Differentiator:
Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see: 

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.