Executive Director-Supply Chain Procurement

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks an Executive Director of Supply Chain Procurement to lead enterprise strategy, governance, and execution across purchasing for goods, services, and capital.

This role drives standardized processes, ERP/MMIS optimization, data integrity, KPI reporting, and high-performing teams through talent development and succession planning, partnering with sourcing, contracting, finance, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Requires 10+ years of people leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as executive owner of procurement systems, workflows and data governance.
• Oversee ERP/MMIS optimization, technology enablement and data integrity.
• Lead procurement performance management through KPIs, dashboards, SLAs and reporting.
• Partner with sourcing, contracting, finance and operations leaders to align procurement with enterprise priorities.
• Oversee purchasing for goods, services and capital; resolve supplier and fulfillment issues.
• Drive continuous improvement, ensure PO compliance and build a high-performing procurement organization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement strategy

ERP/MMIS optimization

Data governance

KPIs and dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team in the role of Executive Director of Supply Chain Procurement.

The Executive Director of Supply Chain Procurement provides enterprise leadership for the strategy, governance, and execution of Supply Chain Purchasing for the entire health system. This leader will evolve our standardized procurement processes, policies, and service levels to ensure consistency, scalability, compliance, and operational excellence.

You’ll serve as executive owner of procurement systems, workflows, and data governance, overseeing ERP/MMIS optimization, technology enablement, and data integrity. The Executive Director leads procurement performance management through KPIs, dashboards, SLAs, and reporting to improve transparency and support executive decision-making.

You’ll partner with sourcing, contracting, finance, and operational leaders to enhance contract compliance, improve spend visibility, and align procurement with enterprise priorities. This leader oversees purchasing for goods, services, and capital; resolves supplier, system, and fulfillment issues; and serves as final escalation point. The Executive Director drives continuous improvement, ensures PO compliance, and builds a high-performing procurement organization through talent development and succession planning.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Senior Vice President - System Supply Chain

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Requires 10+ years of people leader experience.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for leaders who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.