Director Procedural Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Director of Procedural Supply Chain is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of supply chain operations related to procedural and clinical materials within a healthcare environment. This includes procurement, planning, inventory, distribution, and transportation. This role ensures that critical medical and surgical supplies are available to support patient care, while optimizing cost, efficiency, and compliance. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world‑class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

• Lead a permanent department overseeing procurement, planning, and logistics for procedural supplies across all business segments
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that ensure availability of all necessary procedural supplies while optimizing cost and service levels.
• Oversee demand forecasting, inventory control, and production planning to support surgical and procedural schedules.
• Set strategy for inventory and distribution operations to ensure timely and compliant delivery to clinical areas.
• Collaborate with clinical, surgical, and administrative teams to align supply chain operations with patient care needs.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure ERP system data integrity by establishing and enforcing standards for item master data, inventory accuracy, and transactional compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance, reduce waste, and support sustainability goals.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies.
• Lead budgeting, cost control, and resource planning for the procedural supply chain function.
• Perform full‑cycle people management including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Make or influence decisions regarding promotions, compensation, and staffing with significant organizational impact.

• Strategic and operational leadership in a healthcare environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with clinical and administrative stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, patient‑centered environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in healthcare, supply chain or logistics operations.
• 3+ years in a leadership role within a hospital, health system, medical supply or supply chain organization.
• Strong understanding of procedural supply needs in surgical, interventional, and clinical settings.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex supply chain networks.

• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CMRP, CSCP, Lean…