Director of Healthcare Supply Chain Management

Company Description

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing senior care for over 50 years with a focus on respecting individuals, promoting recovery, wellbeing, and independence. NHC operates 80 skilled nursing centers, 25 assisted living communities, 3 Behavioral Health Hospitals, and other services including memory care, home care, senior care pharmacies, hospice and rehabilitation services.

Role Description

Position: Supply Chain Director

Pay:  Salary based on experience

Are you a seasoned professional in Healthcare Supply Chain Management looking for a new opportunity? NHC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee and manage our corporate supply chain operations, develop and maintain our contractual relationships with key corporate suppliers, service providers and group purchasing organization partners in multiple categories and administer our company’s purchasing portal for selected high-volume vendors. You will be the lead in conducting contract reviews and negotiations, and will coordinate vendor fairs at NHC annual conferences. You will report to the Senior Vice President of Operations and mentor and support your team of two NHC partners: our Strategic Sourcing Coordinator and Procurement Analyst.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate and/or maintain relationships on behalf of the company with key corporate suppliers, service providers and group purchasing organizations in multiple categories.
• Design and implement contract negotiation strategies and perform financial impact analyses as appropriate.
• Supervise and mentor two direct reports: Strategic Sourcing Coordinator and Procurement Analyst.
• Oversee administration of company’s primary purchasing portal and related activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders on various projects to ensure supplier alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide reporting to senior management and other departments related to savings and supplier compliance.
• Organize and manage vendor fairs at NHC conferences annually.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Healthcare Supply Chain Management with track record of increased responsibilities, including supervision of a team.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Display strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Develop systems to manage daily operations.
• Display proficiency in using various software and tools, including Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote).

Qualities:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in all aspects of Supply Chain Management.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and make decisions that align with NHC’s goals and objectives.
• Adaptable: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges effectively.
• Strong Negotiator: Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts and agreements.
• Organized: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Customer-Focused: Commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join NHC?

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Meaningful impact: You will make a difference each day in your role contributing to helping our patients, families and fellow NHC team members. We take pride in delivering quality care and the satisfaction of helping others.

NHC HealthCare Corporate Office offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.  

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply online or find out more about us at nhccare.com/

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.