10 health systems hiring supply chain leaders

Hospitals are continuing to broaden what they expect from supply chain leaders, with a stronger emphasis on enterprise strategy, digital transformation and resilience. That shift is showing up in senior-level job postings across the country, as health systems look for candidates who can support value-based care, system integration and analytics-driven operations.

The listings reflect a move beyond traditional procurement responsibilities. Instead, the role is increasingly tied to broader operational goals and systemwide coordination. According to job postings compiled from job-seeker websites, these openings appeared in the last week. The list is not exhaustive, and the source notes that it only captures a snapshot of current hiring.

Baptist Memorial Health Care, based in Memphis, Tenn., is seeking a director of materials management. CommonSpirit Health, based in Chicago, is seeking a regional director of supply chain operations to be based in the Los Angeles region. Covenant Health, based in Knoxville, Tenn., is seeking a director of district supply chain management. Desert Care Network, based in Palm Springs, Calif., is seeking a director of supply chain.

Duke University Health System, based in Durham, N.C., is seeking a senior director of ambulatory supply chain. Emory Healthcare, based in Atlanta, is seeking a director of supply chain operations for its physician division. HCA Healthcare, based in Nashville, Tenn., is seeking a director of supply chain to be based in Augusta, Ga. Houston Methodist is seeking a director of supply chain.

Temple Health, based in Philadelphia, is seeking an assistant director of materials management. Valley Baptist Health System, based in Harlingen, Texas, is seeking a director of supply chain to be based in Brownsville.

The postings underscore how hospitals are redefining supply chain leadership roles as they adapt to changing operational priorities. Further details about the positions were not reported in the source.