Supply Chain Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead with a strong background in healthcare sourcing, vendor management, and strategic cost containment. This role is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating high-value contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of medical, clinical, and operational materials in compliance with healthcare regulations.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably within hospitals, healthcare systems, medical device companies, or healthcare service organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and indirect services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities.
• Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations

Vendor & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs).
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies.
• Support compliance with organizations such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and The Joint Commission.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready contract files.

Financial & Operational Impact

• Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Track procurement KPIs including spend analytics, savings targets, supplier performance metrics, and inventory optimization.
• Collaborate with finance and clinical leadership to align procurement strategies with patient care goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with clinical teams to evaluate product substitutions and value analysis initiatives.
• Work closely with operations, finance, and compliance departments.
• Support system implementations (ERP, inventory management, or supply chain systems)

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3–5 years in healthcare.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts ($1M preferred).
• Strong knowledge of healthcare supply chains, medical products, and vendor compliance standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
• Advanced Excel and spend analytics skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field).
• Professional certification such as CPSM, C.P.M., or CSCP.
• Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.

Core Competenciea

• Strategic negotiation and cost containment
• Vendor relationship management
• Healthcare regulatory awareness
• Analytical and financial acumen
• Risk management and supply continuity planning
• Executive-level communication skills

Performance Expectations

• Achieve 5–10% annual cost savings across assigned spend categories.
• Maintain =98% on-time supplier performance.
• Ensure zero major compliance findings related to procurement activities.
• Improve contract cycle time and sourcing efficiency.