Associate Corporate Director of Laboratory Supply Chain Shared Services
About The Position
The Associate Corporate Director, Lab Supply Chain Shared Services leads and optimizes procurement, logistics, inventory management, and vendor relationships that support laboratory operations across the enterprise. The role partners with laboratory leadership, supply chain, finance, and operations to ensure consistent availability of high-quality supplies, equipment, and services while advancing cost efficiency, standardization, and regulatory compliance. The position develops and implements strategic sourcing initiatives, assists Shared Services with contract negotiations, and oversees supply chain performance in support of clinical, diagnostic, and operational goals. It also contributes to supply chain integration, data analytics, and process improvement to enhance service levels, reduce waste, and mitigate risk. The role provides oversight of vendor performance, ensures compliance with organizational policies, and drives continuous improvement aligned with organizational objectives. It requires strong leadership and cross-functional coordination, as well as understanding of laboratory workflows, regulatory requirements such as CLIA, TJC, CAP, and ACHC, and healthcare supply chain dynamics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related healthcare field.
- One to three years of work experience in supply chain management, within healthcare or laboratory services.
- One to three years in a leadership or management role with responsibility for cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Experience in sourcing, contracting, inventory management, and vendor relations.
- Familiarity with laboratory operations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.
- Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize procurement, logistics, and inventory management supporting laboratory operations across the enterprise.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee vendor performance.
- Work with laboratory leadership, supply chain, finance, and operations to ensure the availability of high-quality supplies, equipment, and services.
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Assist Shared Services in negotiating contracts.
- Oversee supply chain performance to support clinical, diagnostic, and operational goals.
- Contribute to supply chain integration, data analytics, and process improvement initiatives.
- Drive improvements to service levels, waste reduction, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that align supply chain strategies with organizational objectives.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
