Director of Supply Chain | Healthcare Operations

A respected and rapidly growing healthcare organization is seeking a strategic and operationally driven Director of Supply Chain to lead supply chain operations across a complex acute care environment.

This leader will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, financial stewardship, vendor strategy, inventory optimization, and system-wide supply chain performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare supply chain background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, finance, clinical stakeholders, and physicians.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role with executive exposure and influence across a dynamic healthcare organization focused on growth, innovation, and operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day supply chain operations including procurement, purchasing, logistics, inventory management, distribution, and vendor relations
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, and service excellence
Partner closely with clinical leadership and physicians to ensure product standardization, utilization management, and supply continuity
Oversee contract compliance, vendor performance, GPO alignment, and sourcing optimization initiatives
Analyze operational and financial data to improve supply chain KPIs including inventory turns, fill rates, expense management, and cost savings
Drive process improvement initiatives across materials management and supply chain workflows
Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Collaborate with finance and executive leadership on budgeting, capital planning, and operational strategy
Support ERP/MMIS optimization initiatives and future operational scalability
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
7+ years of progressive healthcare supply chain leadership experience
Current or recent experience within:
Acute care hospital systems
Integrated delivery networks (IDNs)
Large healthcare organizations
Proven experience managing:
Procurement
Materials management
Inventory control
Strategic sourcing
Vendor negotiations
Demonstrated success driving measurable cost savings and operational improvements
Experience leading teams in a matrixed healthcare environment
Strong understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, GPOs, contracting, and regulatory requirements
Experience with ERP/MMIS systems such as: Workday
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence physicians, clinical leadership, finance, and operations teams

Preferred Experience

Multi-site or system-level healthcare supply chain leadership
Experience supporting healthcare growth or transformation initiatives
Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies
Exposure to capital equipment purchasing and value analysis programs
Healthcare certifications such as CMRP preferred

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