Director of Supply Chain and Procurement - Dialysis and Kidney Care

Director of Supply Chain - Dialysis and Kidney Care (Procurement & Operations Leadership)

Location : 1550 W. McEwen Dr., Franklin, TN 37067 (will need to be onsite at least 3 days per week, preferably Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

Overview :

Innovative Renal Care is hiring a Director of Supply Chain with 6 years of healthcare supply chain and procurement experience in multi-site organizations to oversee the day-to-day operations and drive procurement, inventory management, and supplier performance across our organization. This critical leadership role is based in Franklin, TN, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, the Director will act as the operational leader of our supply chain team, managing direct reports and collaborating across departments to ensure smooth and efficient processes. While the VP will lead the overall strategy and vision, the Director will focus on supply chain operations, optimization, and results.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a supply chain team

Lead the team’s daily operations and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence

Oversee procurement processes, manage strategic supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Implement and upgrade Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics

Optimize purchasing and inventory management systems in collaboration with clinical, IT, and operations teams

Drive cost-saving initiatives, optimize inventory levels, and mitigate supply chain risks

Evaluate and refine processes to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and support growth initiatives, including de novos, acquisitions, and divestitures

Develop and maintain the item master and partner with leadership on formulary management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required.

6-8 years of supply chain and procurement operations experience within a healthcare organization operating across multiple geographically dispersed sites required.

Proven expertise in managing supply chain activities in a multi-site healthcare environment.

Experience managing teams and cross-functional projects. 3 years of leadership experience is preferred.

Expertise in procurement software, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and advanced Excel.

Analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and drive strategic decisions.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across functions.

Pharmaceuticals procurement experience and knowledge of healthcare compliance and regulations.

About Innovative Renal Care

At Innovative Renal Care (IRC), we are one of the largest dialysis service providers in the U.S., partnering with local physicians to deliver high-quality care to patients with ESRD and other kidney conditions. Our mission is to be the trusted experts and preferred partners for patients, physicians, and healthcare providers by delivering best-in-class care, service, and solutions.

Our values, summarized as I CARE, guide everything we do :

Integrity & Innovation : Earn trust by delivering on promises and finding new ways to solve problems.

Compassion : Treat patients, their families, and colleagues with respect and empathy.

Accountability : Take responsibility and show appreciation for others.

Results Driven : Strive to exceed expectations and achieve excellence.

Everyone Counts : Foster diversity, equity, teamwork, and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Innovative Renal Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.  All qualified We applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

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