Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Director of Supply Chain

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHattiesburg, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, or seven-plus years of direct experience may substitute for the degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor's degree is required.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required.
The ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships is required.
The ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders is required.
The ability to delegate responsibilities and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines is required.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are required.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance is required, if applicable.
Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data-analysis tools is required.

Responsibilities

Lead daily supply chain operations, including inventory management, procurement, vendor relationships, and expense controls, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products and services.
Collaborate with hospital department leaders to identify and implement cost-reduction strategies, improve processes, and align supply chain practices with clinical and operational needs.
Co-chair the hospital's Supply Expense Committee, evaluating and approving new product requests, clinical standardization initiatives, and significant supply changes before implementation.
Support capital equipment purchases, including contract negotiations, leases, and maintenance agreements, to optimize financial and operational outcomes.
Work with the Regional Supply Chain Officer to align local operations with organizational supply chain policies and strategic initiatives.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with leadership on potential staffing issues.
Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to staff on performance and development.
Collaborate with hospital leadership to set the department's strategic direction, including budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and, when applicable, oversee accreditation processes.
Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Work in a staff role when required and fulfill the associated duties and competencies.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience is preferred.
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

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.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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