Director of Equipment Planning and Procurement - Hybrid

Surgery Partners, Inc•Brentwood, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role works directly with physician end users to identify equipment needs and vendor preferences. Using systems integrated with the Surgery Partners procurement platform, the position supports enterprise purchasing initiatives, group purchasing opportunities, and development of room-by-room, specialty-specific equipment budgets. The role also evaluates placement and vendor financing options and may support expansions of existing medical facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum of 10 years of ASC procurement experience, including at least 5 years at the Director level or higher, with demonstrated expertise in ASC equipment budgeting, planning, and procurement
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate across enterprise-level departments
Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software, with practical experience developing and managing project work plans and workflows
Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines simultaneously and with a strong sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead development of de novo equipment and supply budgets and oversee the planning, purchase, or lease of all equipment, furniture, medical instruments, and supplies
Manage, monitor, and forecast equipment budgets; identify cost variances and implement procurement strategies to remain aligned with approved project capital plans
Participate in internal and external design, construction, and project meetings to provide updates and ensure project coordination
Coordinate and manage the overall furnish-and-install FF&E matrix with key project stakeholders
Lead coordination between fixed equipment vendors and architects during schematic design (SD) and design development (DD) phases
Develop and manage vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and strong service performance
Review and provide guidance on equipment proposals, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure alignment with GPO and Surgery Partners contracts
Partner with physician end users to evaluate equipment options, balancing clinical preferences with enterprise standards to support informed selection decisions
Establish delivery schedules for start-up equipment, furniture, medical and non-medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals; coordinate deliveries with project timelines, including warehousing when necessary
Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, end-user training, and operational handoff to clinical and facility teams
Oversee vendor and GPO credentialing, credit applications, and required documentation
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of development
Provide troubleshooting support and coordinate resolution of equipment and procurement issues throughout the project lifecycle