The Interim Vice President, Supply Chain will lead the organization's supply chain functions during a period of transition, providing steady leadership, strategic oversight and financial discipline across a large and complex healthcare enterprise. The role oversees supply logistics, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, medical products and purchased services, with a mandate to improve efficiency, reduce risk and maximize value while keeping clinical operations fully supplied.

The interim leader will stabilize and strengthen the supply chain team, drive near-term cost and performance improvements, and position the function, and the permanent leader who follows, for long-term success.

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership

Provide executive leadership for all supply chain functions during the transition, keeping operations stable and teams focused.
Assess the current supply chain organization, processes, systems and performance, and deliver a prioritized improvement plan to executive leadership.
Set clear near-term goals and lead execution of high-impact initiatives within the interim term.
Prepare the function for a permanent leader through documented strategy, a strong leadership bench and clean governance.

Supply chain operations

Oversee procurement, sourcing and contracting; logistics, distribution; inventory management; and purchased services.
Ensure reliable supply of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and medical products to all care sites, with a focus on clinical availability.
Work with pharmacy leadership on drug sourcing, shortage management and pharmaceutical supply compliance (including DSCSA and controlled-substance requirements).
Partner with clinical engineering and facilities on capital medical equipment planning, acquisition and lifecycle management.
Improve inventory accuracy, par levels, fill rates and distribution performance across sites.

Financial management and value

Own the supply chain budget and drive measurable savings across supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment and purchased services.
Lead value analysis with physicians and clinical leaders to standardize products and reduce unwarranted variation.
Maximize the value of group purchasing organization (GPO) and strategic supplier agreements; renegotiate key contracts where needed.
Provide accurate spend analytics, forecasts and savings reporting to finance and executive leadership.

Risk, compliance and resilience

Strengthen supply chain resilience, including backorder and shortage response, recall management, supplier diversification and emergency preparedness.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and with internal policies and controls.
Manage supplier performance, contract risk and third-party risk.

People and stakeholders

Lead, coach and stabilize a large, multi-site supply chain team, maintaining engagement and retention through the transition.
Build strong partnerships with clinical, nursing, pharmacy, finance, operations and IT leaders.
Communicate clearly and regularly with executive leadership on performance, risks and progress.

Interim VP Supply Chain