Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field required.
5-10 years of progressive supply chain management experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
Previous management experience is essential.
Active membership in AHRMM or similar organization required within 30 days of hire.
Strong communication skills to influence and align various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead operational supply chain strategies to ensure product availability and cost control.
Drive negotiations for medical supplies and service agreements to achieve cost savings.
Collaborate with clinical, finance, and operations teams to optimize purchasing and inventory management.
Utilize predictive analytics to mitigate risks and ensure supply continuity.
Build and maintain high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Benefits
Opportunity to influence healthcare supply chain innovation.
Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Access to professional development through industry memberships.
Support for continuous improvement and agile change management.
Work in a dynamic environment that prioritizes patient care.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Job Summary:
Serves as the hospital's operational supply chain leader by ensuring , operational continuity. Drives high-level negotiations for medical supplies, capital equipment, and service agreements, consistently delivering measurable cost savings, optimized contract performance, and resilient supplier partnerships within budgetary and timeline constraints.
The Hospital Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for developing and managing supply chain strategies that ensure the availability of critical products and services while controlling costs, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. This role partners with clinical, finance, operations, procurement, vendors, and executive leadership to optimize purchasing, inventory, distribution, and supplier performance.
Education:
Position requires a bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain management or related area.
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Unexpired, unsuspended driver's license if incumbent may drive as part of his/her routine job duties.
Experience:
5-10 years supply chain management with progressive responsibility required; preferably hospital experience. Previous management experience required.
5-10 years supply chain management with progressive responsibility required; preferably hospital experience. Previous management experience required.
Other Requirements:
Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
Secures and maintains active membership in the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) and/or the American Society for Hospital Purchasing and Materials Management within 30 days of hire, leveraging these affiliations to remain at the forefront of healthcare supply chain innovation, regulatory updates, and national best practices.
Exercises senior-level communication skills to influence and align vendors, suppliers, clinicians, physicians, finance leaders, and senior management. Ensures transparency, collaboration, and accountability across all levels of the organization to drive operational excellence and strategic supply chain outcomes.
Applies advanced time management, forecasting, and financial stewardship expertise to optimize budgeting, capital planning, contract timelines, and supply continuity. Utilizes predictive analytics and demand planning tools to proactively mitigate risk, prevent disruptions, and ensure critical equipment and supplies are delivered in alignment with patient care priorities.
Leads with vision and accountability, building and sustaining high performing, engaged teams. Fosters a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, agile change management, and measurable results while aligning performance with enterprise supply chain strategy.
Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position duties including, but not limited to, ADP, Kronos, Meditech, SafetyNet, NetLearning, Performance Manager, Position Manager, and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
May require the ability to drive as part of routine job duties.
