Vice President, Supply Chain

Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc. seeks an accomplished executive to serve as Vice President, Supply Chain, guiding strategic evolution of its enterprise function.

Responsibilities include leading purchasing, contract management, value analysis, and supplier diversity, while aligning with clinical needs and fiscal targets across four hospitals and 44 clinics in Southwest Georgia. The role oversees substantial spend and strategic sourcing initiatives, driving standardized practices, vendor

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide purchasing, contract management, value analysis and supply system management.
• Oversee perioperative supply chain, linen services, fleet maintenance and asset management.
• Drive supplier diversity initiatives and GPO strategy; optimize distribution centers and vendor performance.
• Advance standardization, clinical alignment and cost-reduction across Phoebe Putney Health System.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Supply chain strategy

Contract management

Value analysis

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc. (PPHS) seeks an accomplished, forward-thinking, and relationship-oriented executive to serve as its next Vice President, Supply Chain. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the strategic evolution of a critical enterprise function within one of the Southeast's most respected regional health systems. The Vice President will provide enterprise-wide leadership for purchasing, contract management, value analysis, supply system management, materials management, perioperative supply chain operations, vendor management, linen services, fleet maintenance, asset management, and supplier diversity initiatives, while advancing value, operational efficiency, and clinical alignment across the organization.

As the healthcare leader for Southwest Georgia, PPHS serves more than 600,000 residents through four acute care hospitals, 44 clinics, and a workforce of over 6,000 physicians, employees, and volunteers. The System generates more than $1.2 billion in net revenue and is recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, women's services, trauma care, and neonatal medicine. Its flagship facility, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, is the region's only Level II Trauma Center, and the organization contributes more than $2.5 billion annually to the regional economy.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer, the Vice President will oversee approximately $108 million in annual supply and medical-surgical spend and an additional $200 million in purchased services and contract expenditures, providing significant opportunity to influence organizational performance through strategic sourcing, contract optimization, and supply utilization. Significant opportunities exist to advance standardization of physician preference items, expand clinical alignment efforts, rationalize product utilization, strengthen vendor strategies, and improve inventory management. These initiatives represent meaningful untapped savings potential and position supply chain as a strategic contributor to both financial and operational excellence.

This work will occur alongside a period of continued growth and investment, including expanded trauma services, a new Surgical Trauma ICU, expansion of the ambulatory network, a $5 million Simulation & Innovation Center, and a $40 million Living & Learning Center. Supported by an engaged executive team, active physician leadership, and an established value analysis structure, the next Vice President will be well positioned to translate opportunity into measurable results. The role will also lead national and regional GPO strategy, distribution center optimization, vendor performance management, and enterprise cost-reduction initiatives to ensure the supply chain function is fully aligned with the system's long-term strategic and financial objectives.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in healthcare supply chain strategy, physician preference item management, contracting, clinical standardization, vendor management, and GPO optimization. Equally important will be the executive presence and relationship-building skills necessary to influence diverse stakeholders, navigate complex physician and clinical environments, and drive change through collaboration, credibility, and data-informed decision-making. The ideal leader will balance strategic vision with disciplined execution, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

Albany, Georgia and its surrounding areas offer an attractive quality of life, combining affordability, accessibility, and a strong sense of community. For a leader seeking to make a lasting organizational impact while contributing to the growth of a vibrant region, Phoebe offers a compelling platform for both professional and personal fulfillment.

WittKieffer is assisting PPHS with this search. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, candidates should provide a resumé and a letter of interest as two separate documents. Applications should be submitted by clicking the buttons below or via email to WittKieffer consultants Kyle Wiederhold and Stephanie Ikediobi at [e-mail].