CPO / VP of Procurement

A growing healthcare organization is seeking an Interim Executive Director of Supply Chain to build an enterprise supply chain function and support the development of a new hospital. This is a hands-on leadership assignment for someone who can set the strategy, establish the infrastructure, and keep day-to-day operations moving in an evolving environment.Assignment length: Initial six-month engagement, with the potential to extend for up to two yearsLocation: Austin, TX areaSchedule: Onsite four days per week, with one remote dayResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute an enterprise supply chain strategy to support current clinical operations and the new hospital build.Establish processes and governance across procurement, contracting, ordering, inventory management, and logistics.Build and lead the supply chain team, including defining roles, hiring, and developing staff.Support supply chain planning and operational readiness for the new hospital, including capital purchasing, facility design discussions, and future workflows.Lead improvements while maintaining reliable day-to-day supply chain operations.Support the implementation of Workday supply chain capabilities.Identify practical opportunities to use automation, AI, robotics, RFID, and analytics to improve visibility and performance.Partner with clinical, finance, technology, and operational leaders as plans and priorities evolve.QualificationsHospital supply chain leadership experience is required.Experience building, scaling, or substantially transforming supply chain operations in a complex healthcare organization.Broad knowledge of healthcare procurement, contracting, inventory management, and logistics.Ability to lead executive-level planning and work hands-on to implement it.Experience building teams and leading through change.Strong understanding of supply chain systems and an open mind toward emerging technology, including AI.Sound judgment and comfort working where processes and requirements are still being defined.Experience with a new hospital build, hospital expansion, or capital purchasing is a plus.