UT Southwestern Medical Center · 3 hours ago
Associate Vice President, Supply Chain Management
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. They are seeking an Associate Vice President of Supply Chain Management to lead the strategy and performance of the institution-wide supply chain, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while partnering with clinical and administrative leaders to optimize supply chain capabilities.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Serve as the institutional leader for supply chain strategy, policy, and performance across UT Southwestern
Define and execute a comprehensive, forward-looking supply chain strategy aligned with institutional priorities and long-term financial sustainability
Establish strategic and tactical priorities that maximize economic impact, operational effectiveness, and supply continuity
Lead institutional initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, research capability, and institutional value through supply chain innovation
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on supply chain risks, opportunities, and investments
Partner with clinical, faculty, and departmental leadership to address supply, equipment, and service needs in a timely and effective manner
Serve as executive sponsor for clinical Value Analysis and Technology Assessment governance, driving standardization, utilization management, and evidence-based sourcing decisions
Develop supply chain strategies that support research procurement, grant-funded purchasing, and specialized academic requirements while maintaining compliance and fiscal stewardship
Provide executive oversight of all supply chain functions, including strategic sourcing and contracting; vendor and GPO management; logistics, inventory, and distribution; and analytics, reporting, and performance management
Lead enterprise sourcing events and contract negotiations in partnership with key stakeholders and clinical leaders
Identify and execute cost-reduction, value-enhancement, and risk-mitigation initiatives with measurable results
Monitor and improve vendor performance using data-driven metrics (e.g., service levels, fill rates, backorders)
Standardize supply chain practices across the institution in a manner that supports outstanding clinical outcomes and academic performance
Partner with Information Resources and Finance to optimize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and related systems, enabling automation, visibility, and data-driven decision-making
Champion the deployment of advanced digital tools for spend analytics, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and workflow efficiency
Ensure supply chain data integrity and transparency to support executive reporting and decision-making
Represent UT Southwestern in Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) engagements and UT System-level committees to maximize value and alignment
Build strong partnerships with suppliers, UT System peers, and external stakeholders to advance institutional goals
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, UT System, and institutional laws, policies, and internal controls
Safeguard financial integrity and institutional risk through strong governance and disciplined execution
Oversee departmental operations, including budgeting, financial management, resource allocation, and space planning
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, regularly reporting outcomes to executive leadership
Build and sustain a high-performing, service-oriented supply chain organization grounded in accountability, stewardship, and continuous improvement
Develop future leaders through coaching, professional development, education programs, and succession planning
Model collaborative, ethical, and patient-centered leadership behaviors consistent with UT Southwestern values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field
10 years of relevant leadership experience within an academic medical center or large healthcare system
(CPSM) Certified Professional in Supply Management or (CTCD) Certified Texas Contract Developer or (CPPO) Certified Public Purchasing Officer. If not already certified, must obtain certification as outlined above within 18 months from date of hire
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field
Relevant leadership experience developing procurement systems, such as Jaggaer
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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