Supply Chain Director

Augusta Health•Fishersville, VA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Director directs Augusta Health’s enterprise supply chain strategy and operations across the hospital, Medical Group, and all other sites of care. The role oversees purchasing, receiving, distribution, inventory management, strategic sourcing, vendor selection and management, contract administration, and value analysis. It establishes consistent standards, governance, analytics, and best practices across the organization while evaluating product utilization and performance to support clinical quality, supply continuity, and financial stewardship. The director plans and organizes supply chain operations in accordance with Augusta Health policies and applicable federal and state regulations. The role is the primary organizational leader for the group purchasing organization (GPO) relationship and strategy, and works with Pharmacy on pharmaceutical sourcing, contracting, and continuity of supply. The position may have access to areas where medications are stored or prepared in order to perform job duties. It supports Augusta Health’s mission and departmental goals through measurable performance indicators, service excellence, and collaboration in a patient-centered environment. Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit health system in Fishersville, Virginia. Its services include Augusta Medical Center, a 255-bed facility, and Augusta Medical Group, with 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Seven or more years of progressive healthcare supply chain leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience in purchasing, inventory management, contracting, vendor management, value analysis, and GPO relationships in both hospital and ambulatory or physician-practice settings.
Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.
Ability to lead teams, develop strategic plans, and align supply chain functions with organizational objectives.
Ability to make high-impact decisions, troubleshoot supply chain issues, and optimize resources under pressure.
Ability to collaborate across hospital, Medical Group, and other sites of care, partnering with clinical operations, Finance, IT, and Pharmacy.
Strong vendor and GPO relationship management, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and value assessment skills.
Competency in change management, including implementation of systems, processes, sourcing models, and regulatory requirements.
Thorough understanding of healthcare supply chain operations across acute and ambulatory care, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, distribution, value analysis, and medical supply and equipment sourcing.
Familiarity with healthcare purchasing and GPO contracting regulations, FDA requirements, product-recall processes, and DNV standards for medical supplies and equipment.
Expertise in supply chain management software, ERP systems, automated inventory control systems, analytics, and supply chain automation.
Knowledge of healthcare financial reporting, budgeting, cost-saving strategies, total-cost analysis, business-case development, and performance metrics.
Understanding of materials handling and lean inventory techniques, including reducing waste and costs while maintaining resiliency and operational efficiency.
Ability to analyze supply chain data, monitor KPIs, quantify savings and cost avoidance, and produce decision-support reports.
Expertise in demand forecasting, stock management, and timely supply delivery without disruption to patient care.
Skills in contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, GPO agreement administration, supplier relationship management, and competitive sourcing and RFP processes.
Proficiency in identifying inefficiencies and implementing continuous improvement, technology, and automation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, clinicians, physicians, executives, Pharmacy, and other departments.
Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, coach staff, and develop capable teams.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, projects, and time-sensitive initiatives.
Ability to stay current with healthcare supply chain trends, GPO models, sustainable procurement, resiliency, and inventory technologies.
Ability to reduce total supply expense through sourcing, utilization management, negotiations, standardization, and waste minimization while maintaining quality.
Ability to respond effectively to recalls, shortages, disasters, and other disruptions while ensuring continuity of patient care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), healthcare administration, or supply chain management.
Professional supply chain certification such as CMRP, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent.
Experience leading enterprise-wide supply chain transformation or a competitive GPO or sourcing review.
Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an enterprise supply chain strategy aligned with clinical, operational, financial, and strategic goals across the hospital, Medical Group, and all other sites of care.
Establish consistent supply chain standards, governance, analytics, and best practices across Augusta Health entities and sites.
Integrate Medical Group practices into enterprise supply chain contracts, sourcing, purchasing, inventory processes, and data transparency while addressing practice-specific needs.
Coordinate with Pharmacy leadership on pharmaceutical sourcing, contracting, shortages, recalls, and product conversions.
Plan staffing levels, structure the supply chain team, adjust assignments to operational needs, and assign work according to staff skills and competencies.
Direct procurement of medical and non-medical supplies across all sites, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and adherence to vendor agreements.
Develop vendor relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and oversee supplier evaluation and selection based on quality, reliability, service, and cost.
Maintain contract-management and strategic-sourcing processes, including competitive solicitations and RFPs when appropriate.
Coordinate with Finance, Legal, IT, and clinical leadership to evaluate, approve, implement, monitor, renew, or terminate contracts.
Lead the organizational GPO relationship and oversee participation in, utilization of, and compliance with GPO agreements across all entities.
Monitor GPO value, contract performance, fees, economic considerations, service levels, and opportunities, and report results to executive leadership.
Evaluate GPO competitiveness and market alternatives, and lead formal competitive reviews, including an RFP when appropriate.
Lead multidisciplinary value analysis and product standardization with physicians, nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Group practice leaders, and operational leaders.
Evaluate products, equipment, services, and utilization patterns to support clinical quality and financial stewardship.
Develop transparent processes for product requests, trials, conversions, implementation, and post-implementation monitoring.
Oversee inventory controls and appropriate stock levels across all sites to prevent interruptions in essential supplies.
Optimize inventory systems to reduce excess stock, expiration, obsolescence, and waste while maintaining resiliency.
Use data and analytics to forecast demand and align inventory with operational needs and budget constraints.
Develop and maintain contingency and communication plans for recalls, shortages, substitutions, conversions, disasters, and other supply disruptions.
Collaborate with the SVP and CFO to develop the department’s annual budget in alignment with Augusta Health’s financial goals.
Achieve enterprise supply expense, productivity, savings, cost-avoidance, contract-compliance, inventory, and service-level goals.
Develop business cases and financial analyses for major supply chain initiatives, technology, sourcing changes, and capital investments.
Establish, monitor, and report supply chain KPIs and use them to drive continuous improvement.
Lead adoption and optimization of supply chain technology, analytics, automation, and inventory management tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
Career development programs, clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
Free onsite parking and 24/7 armed security.
Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.
Onsite credit union and pharmacy.
Competitive pay with shift and weekend differentials.
Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues.