Executive Director-Supply Chain Procurement

Indiana University Health; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Executive Director of Supply Chain Procurement to lead the strategy, governance, and execution of enterprise procurement for the health system. This executive champion will standardize processes, policies, and service levels to ensure consistency, scalability and compliance across the organization.

The role oversees procurement systems, data governance, and ERP/MMIS optimization, driving performance through KPIs, dashboards and SLAs to enable transparent,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for strategy, governance and execution of Supply Chain Purchasing.
• Oversee procurement systems, workflows, and data governance; optimize ERP/MMIS.
• Drive procurement performance via KPIs, dashboards, SLAs, and reporting for transparency and executive decision‑making.
• Partner with sourcing, contracting, finance, and operations to improve spend visibility and contract compliance.
• Lead purchasing for goods, services and capital; resolve supplier and system issues; escalate as needed.
• Foster continuous improvement and talent development within the procurement organization.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

People management

Strategy

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP / MMIS

Data governance

Dashboards & KPIs

Job description

Overview

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

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.