Director, Supply Chain - Community Network - F/T - Days

Position Summary

The Director, Supply Chain Management is responsible for the operational leadership, administrative oversight, and day-to-day management of all supply chain functions within the assigned facility or facilities, encompassing procurement, contract management, vendor relations, inventory management, materials distribution, and supply chain analytics across all assigned inpatient and ambulatory settings. The incumbent is accountable for directing departmental activities to ensure product availability, operational efficiency, cost management, and the uninterrupted supply of materials required to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in alignment with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards, including applicable state and federal requirements. This role maintains accountability for the planning, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of complex supply chain contracts, vendor agreements, and sourcing initiatives, ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial performance across all assigned supply chain functions at the facility level. The Director leads the development and implementation of departmental goals, policies, and performance improvement initiatives, and is responsible for the selection, onboarding, competency validation, performance evaluation, and professional development of all assigned supply chain coworkers. This position collaborates with clinical operations, nursing leadership, physicians, finance, compliance, and administrative leadership to align facility-level supply chain priorities with organizational goals and advance cost reduction, standardization, and supply chain continuity. The Director exercises wide latitude of authority with limited oversight in determining departmental goals and measures to achieve facility-level supply chain management objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills to communicate strategies with senior leadership. Strong abilities to actively listen, and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to address issues when no precedent exists and to develop creative alternatives.
• Strong ability to set goals and manage the implementation process for initiatives. Highly adaptable and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Minimum five years previous working experience managing organizational‑wide supply chain activities – procurement, inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with all levels of staff and coordinate supply chain activities across functions.
• In‑depth knowledge of business subjects such as purchasing, inventory systems & controls, and/or accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of the most current materials management best practices and systems.
• Expert Excel skills.
• Excels at organizing, simplifying and increasing efficiency of processes and procedures while still maintaining standards and compliance.
• Demonstrated work experience using an automated purchasing/inventory control system.
• Demonstrated skill in financial analysis, planning, and administration of a departmental budget.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to interpret data and make appropriate decisions for the organization using that data; knowing burn rate, utilization and forecasting.
• Ability to evaluate conditions of task assignments and make recommendations to improve, revise, and/or clarify systems, procedures, and policies, etc. to promote increased efficiency in assignments and department operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience supervising supply chain activities in hospital setting.
• Understanding of JCAHO, DHS, and OSHPD regulations pertaining to medical supply storage and inventory controls in a medical center environment.
• Tableau.
• Knowledge of hospital supply items and terminology.
• Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other agency safety regulations.

Licenses And Certifications

• Driver's License.

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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