Supervisor Supply Management (Assistant Chief)

Veterans Health Administration; Johnson City (TN); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Supervisor Supply Management (Assistant Chief) to support the Chief Supply Chain Officer in developing and integrating a robust supply chain for VA Health Care Systems and catchment areas.

The role covers overseeing logistics, procurement and budgeting across healthcare resources, with telework eligibility and a Monday–Friday schedule. Salary range listed: $106,437–$138,370 per year.

Qualifications

• There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
• Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, guides, manages and integrates supply chain operations across the organization.
• Plans and coordinates fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations.
• Establishes, monitors and manages the performance and measurement of logistics functions for all aspects of the supply chain.
• Forecast planning and budget execution for healthcare resources and services, supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation and distribution.

Education

Education recognized by U.S. Department of Education

Job description

Supervisor Supply Management (Assistant Chief)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as the Supervisor Supply Management, assisting the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) with the development and integration of a supply chain that ensures the logistical requirement of the VA Health Care Systems and supported catchment areas are met.

Key Responsibilities

The Supervisory Supply Management Specialist -Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer (ACSCO), serves as the alternate to the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (FCSCO) and is assigned continuing responsibility for managing a major part of the Logistics Service in the supply chain management (SCM) program with the direction and opinion of this role having the same authority given to the Service Chief.Major duties and responsibilities include: Oversees, guides, manages and integrates supply chain operations across the organization; Plans and coordinates fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations; Establishes, monitors and manages the performance and measurement of logistics functions for all aspects of the supply chain; Conducts logistics audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews; Plans and manages all levels of supply chain activities involved in sourcing, procurement, and logistics management; Responsible for linking major business functions and processes within the organization into a cohesive and high performing business model; Forecast planning and budget execution for healthcare resources and services, supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable/non‑expendable and capital equipment, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation and distribution; Leads and/or participates in regular meetings, ensuring logistics needs and requirements are being met; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisor Supply Management (Assistant Chief)/PD99474S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.