Supply Chain Director

Augusta Health Careers•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, establishing consistent standards and coordination across the organization. The Director evaluates product utilization and performance and leads changes that support clinical quality, supply continuity, and financial stewardship. The position operates in accordance with Augusta Health policies and applicable federal and state requirements, serves as the primary organizational leader for the group purchasing organization (GPO) relationship and strategy, and liaises with Pharmacy on pharmaceutical sourcing, contracting, and supply continuity. The role may involve access to areas where medications are stored or prepared to fulfill job duties. The Director leads and develops supply chain staff, manages enterprise procurement and vendor relationships, oversees GPO participation and market evaluations, and leads multidisciplinary value analysis and product standardization. The role maintains resilient inventory and contingency processes, collaborates with the SVP and CFO on the department budget, and is accountable for enterprise supply chain performance goals and continuous improvement. It also leads adoption and optimization of supply chain technology, analytics, automation, and inventory tools. 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, which operates 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/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.
Proficiency in high-impact decision-making, troubleshooting supply chain issues, and optimizing resources under pressure.
Ability to collaborate across hospital, Medical Group, and other sites, 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 related to medical supplies and equipment.
Expertise in supply chain management software, enterprise resource planning systems, automated inventory control systems, analytics, and supply chain automation.
Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cost-saving strategies, total-cost analysis, business-case development, and healthcare performance metrics.
Understanding of materials handling, lean inventory techniques, and methods to reduce 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 forecasting demand, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely supply delivery without disruption to patient care.
Skill in negotiating supply contracts, administering GPO agreements, managing suppliers, and conducting competitive sourcing and RFP processes.
Proficiency in identifying inefficiencies and implementing continuous-improvement strategies, 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 in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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/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 organizational entities and sites.
Integrate Medical Group practices into enterprise standards, contracts, sourcing, purchasing, inventory processes, and data transparency while addressing practice-specific needs with Medical Group leadership.
Liaise with Pharmacy leadership on pharmaceutical sourcing, contracting, shortages, recalls, and product conversions.
Plan and maintain staffing levels and assignments to meet enterprise supply chain operational demands and workflow needs.
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 supply chain contracts.
Lead the organizational relationship with the GPO and oversee participation, utilization, and compliance with GPO agreements across Augusta Health entities.
Monitor GPO value, contract performance, administrative 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.
Implement and oversee inventory control procedures across all sites to maintain appropriate stock levels and avoid interruptions in essential supplies.
Optimize inventory systems to reduce excess stock, expiration, obsolescence, and waste while maintaining supply chain 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.
Establish and achieve enterprise goals for supply expense, productivity, realized savings, cost avoidance, contract compliance, inventory, and service levels.
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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
Generous paid time off.
Flexible scheduling.
Career development programs, including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
Tuition reimbursement.
Onsite childcare.
Free onsite parking.
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.