Overview
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Work Location: Atlanta, GA
Description
The Director, Supply Chain Resiliency & Procurement Reconciliation is responsible for safeguarding the organization's access to essential supplies while ensuring the financial integrity of procurement processes.
This role develops and executes strategies to build a resilient supply chain, proactively identifies and mitigates supply risks, and supports continuity planning for critical goods and services.
The Director also provides leadership over procurement reconciliation functions, including Accounts Payable and Purchasing discrepancy resolution.
This includes oversight of invoice mismatches, pricing errors, quantity variances, service delivery issues, and other reconciliation matters that impact purchasing accuracy, vendor compliance, and payment integrity.
This position requires strategic leadership, strong operational discipline, and the ability to partner across Supply Chain, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Receiving, Finance, clinical departments, operational leaders, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
The Director drives process improvement, technology adoption, risk mitigation, team development, and continuous improvement across supply resiliency and procurement reconciliation functions.
Supply Resiliency
Develops, implements, and manages comprehensive supply chain resiliency strategies to minimize the impact of potential disruptions, including natural disasters, geopolitical events, pandemics, supplier failures, and other supply chain risks
Conducts risk assessments across the supply chain to identify critical vulnerabilities and develop mitigation plans
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and support continuity of supply
Identifies and qualifies alternative sources for critical supplies and services to build a diversified supplier base
Monitors global supply chain trends, market conditions, supplier risks, and regulatory changes to anticipate potential impacts on supply availability
Collaborates with clinical, operational, and finance teams to understand future needs and integrate resiliency planning into organizational strategy
Partners with inventory leaders to support inventory strategies for essential items, including safety stock, strategic reserves, and critical supply planning
Procurement Reconciliation
Leads, mentors, and manages teams responsible for resolving Accounts Payable and Purchasing discrepancies, including invoice mismatches, pricing errors, quantity variances, and service delivery issues
Streamlines and standardizes reconciliation processes by implementing best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times
Develops and monitors key performance indicators for reconciliation activities and reports on team performance, trends, and areas for improvement
Collaborates with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Receiving, clinical departments, and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve complex discrepancies
Works directly with vendors to address recurring issues, negotiate resolutions, and improve vendor compliance with purchasing terms
Analyzes root causes of discrepancies and implements preventative measures, process improvements, and training initiatives to reduce future occurrences
Ensures compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements related to procurement and payment processes
Leadership and Strategy
Provides leadership, guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for direct reports and their teams
Contributes to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain Management department
Drives adoption of technology and automation solutions to improve supply chain visibility, risk management, and reconciliation processes
Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
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