Senior Director, Supply Chain

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Franklin, TN

10h

About The Position

The Senior Director, Supply Chain provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for supply chain functions across assigned facilities, regions, or organizational areas. The role advances supply chain performance through supply expense management, contract optimization, clinical integration, and operational standardization. The Senior Director partners with hospital leadership, corporate supply chain functions, and clinical stakeholders on enterprise initiatives that improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial performance, and support high-quality patient care. The role also leads supply chain teams and fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position oversees supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, materials management processes, and related operational controls. It leads supply expense management, contract compliance, value analysis, supply utilization, planning, and project initiatives, while monitoring performance indicators and implementing corrective actions as needed. It also supports capital planning and procurement strategies aligned with operational needs and financial objectives. Travel up to 40% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Management, or a related field.
More than 10 years of progressive experience in hospital supply chain operations.
Experience leading supply chain strategy, operational improvement initiatives, and cross-functional programs in complex healthcare environments.
Advanced knowledge of healthcare supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, value analysis, and contract management practices.
Strong financial and business acumen, including the ability to analyze supply expense performance and identify operational and financial improvement opportunities.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leadership, clinical stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
Strong strategic planning and analytical skills, including the ability to translate organizational objectives into operational supply chain initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including developing teams, leading change, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel up to 40% is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience leading teams and managing organizational change initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals to optimize supply expense management, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance.
Partner with hospital leadership, regional executives, corporate supply chain teams, and clinical stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
Lead supply expense management, monitor performance trends, identify cost optimization opportunities, and support strategic financial planning.
Oversee supply chain operations in assigned areas, including procurement, inventory management, materials management processes, and operational controls.
Drive contract compliance and value analysis initiatives to improve product utilization, support standardization, and enhance supply chain value.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to implement supply utilization strategies and programs that support quality care and operational effectiveness.
Monitor key performance indicators related to supply expense, contract performance, and operational efficiency, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Provide leadership and direction to supply chain employees, supporting workforce development, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Lead supply chain planning and project initiatives aligned with enterprise strategies and operational improvements.
Partner with hospital and corporate leadership on capital planning and procurement strategies aligned with operational needs and financial objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.