Director Supply Chain

Community Health Systems • Hattiesburg, MS • 5d ago

Job Summary

The Director, Supply Chain oversees the strategic and operational management of supply chain activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused operations. This role is responsible for leading inventory management, vendor relations, supply expense management, and process improvements while aligning the hospital's supply chain functions with organizational goals and supply chain policies. The Director develops and implements policies, assesses performance, and ensures staff training and development to meet operational excellence standards.

Essential Functions

Leads daily supply chain operations, including inventory management, procurement, vendor relationships, and expense controls, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products and services.

Collaborates with hospital department leaders to identify and implement cost-reduction strategies, improve processes, and align supply chain practices with clinical and operational needs.

Co-chairs the hospital's Supply Expense Committee (SEC), ensuring new product requests, clinical standardization initiatives, and significant supply changes are evaluated and approved before implementation.

Supports capital equipment purchases, including contract negotiations, leases, and maintenance agreements, to optimize financial and operational outcomes.

Works closely with the Regional Supply Chain Officer to ensure alignment with organizational supply chain operations policies and strategic initiatives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

Supervision and Staff Management

Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.

Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.

Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.

Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight

Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.

Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.

Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.

Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.

Collaboration and Communication

Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

Staff Responsibilities

May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or

Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required

Master's Degree preferred

3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required

3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.

Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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