Executive Director, Supply Chain and Procurement

Job Posting Title: Executive Director, Supply Chain and Procurement ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: Executive Director, Supply Chain and Procurement The University of Texas at Austin is undertaking a once-in-a-generation transformation to build a world-class academic health system in Central Texas. Anchored by Dell Medical School and the growing UT Medicine clinical enterprise, this bold initiative is redefining how academic medicine delivers care, accelerates discovery, and prepares the next generation of healthcare leaders. As UT Medicine expands clinical operations and advances plans for a future state-of-the-art specialty hospital, the organization is building an integrated academic health system designed to combine innovative care delivery, cutting-edge research, operational excellence, and a deeply patient-centered approach to health. Within this rapidly evolving environment, UT Medicine is seeking an Executive Director, Supply Chain and Procurement to serve as the enterprise leader responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and operational performance of supply chain and procurement across the academic health system. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this leader will play a critical role in building and modernizing a highly integrated supply chain infrastructure that supports clinical, academic, and research operations while advancing operational resilience, financial stewardship, supplier strategy, and technology-enabled innovation across the enterprise. Why Join Us At UT Medicine and Dell Medical School, we are not simply building a hospital — we are building the future of academic medicine in Central Texas. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization at a transformational moment in its history and help shape and build the operational infrastructure that will support clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and a world-class patient experience for decades to come. Our mission and culture are grounded in: Excellence Innovation Collaboration Compassion Stewardship Impact As Executive Director, Supply Chain and Procurement, you will have the opportunity to: Lead enterprise-wide supply chain transformation initiatives Influence operational strategy at the executive level Build scalable systems supporting a rapidly growing academic health system Advance AI-enabled supply chain innovation and analytics Develop strategic supplier partnerships and sourcing models Help create the operational foundation for a next-generation specialty hospital and integrated care network What You’ll Do Develop and execute enterprise-wide supply chain and procurement strategy aligned with organizational clinical, operational, and financial priorities Oversee sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution operations across the health system Lead initiatives focused on enterprise cost stewardship, operational efficiency, and supply continuity Build and strengthen strategic vendor and supplier partnerships while optimizing contract performance and procurement operations Advance technology-enabled supply chain capabilities, including predictive analytics, AI-driven forecasting, automation, and real-time operational dashboards Collaborate closely with executive leadership across finance, clinical operations, IT, research, and administration to align supply chain strategy with enterprise growth objectives Lead organizational development efforts across supply chain functions, including leadership development, workforce planning, succession planning, and operational excellence initiatives Ensure compliance with healthcare procurement regulations, audit standards, internal controls, and risk management requirements Support operational readiness for future hospital expansion, ambulatory growth, and evolving academic and clinical programs Who You Are The ideal candidate is a strategic and operationally sophisticated healthcare supply chain executive with experience leading complex supply chain organizations within integrated health systems or academic medical centers. This individual will bring strong financial acumen, operational leadership capability, and the ability to build scalable infrastructure within a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare supply chain, procurement, logistics, or sourcing operations Experience leading large-scale supply chain operations within a complex integrated healthcare system or academic medical center Demonstrated success implementing technology, analytics, or AI-enabled solutions within supply chain operations Proven ability to manage large budgets, vendor ecosystems, and enterprise sourcing strategies Strong executive communication, change management, and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Experience within a large academic medical center or multi-hospital health system Professional certifications such as CMRP, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP Demonstrated success leading enterprise transformation, operational standardization, or system integration initiatives Experience supporting major expansion, construction, or hospital startup initiatives Salary Range $305,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Required Materials Resume Letter of interest 3 work reference names (with contact information) Important: Befor