Vice President (VP) of Supply Chain Management

Prescott’s is a leading medical device services company, trusted by healthcare professionals across the country. We specialize in the distribution and expert refurbishment of essential medical equipment, including sterilizers, surgical microscopes, pumps, monitors, anesthesia machines, and more. Our mission is to enhance the quality of healthcare by ensuring providers have access to reliable, high-performing equipment. If you're passionate about supporting the frontlines of care through innovation and service, we’d love to have you on our team.

This position will support the entire Prescott's organization.

As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a Vice President (VP) of Supply Chain Management to join our dynamic team and drive our supply chain strategies.

In the role of Vice President of Supply Chain Management, you will oversee and optimize all aspects of our supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics. In the near term, you will oversee procurement while developing a strategic roadmap to transition into a fully centralized, enterprise-wide supply chain function. This role is critical in supporting the company’s growth strategy, strengthening supplier partnerships, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, ensuring that Prescott's maintains its reputation for reliability and quality. This is a strategic leadership position that will report directly to the executive team and play a critical role in aligning supply chain operations with business objectives.

This position can be onsite in Kansas City, MO or remote if not located in Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from decentralized purchasing to a centralized procurement model that maximizes scale, efficiency, and compliance; design organizational structures to support future centralization of procurement and supply chain.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with company objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
• Establish enterprise-wide sourcing strategies to reduce cost, consolidate vendors, and standardize terms and conditions.
• Build and manage a preferred supplier network across multiple categories of medical devices to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and resilient supply.
• Oversee supplier performance management, including metrics for on-time delivery, cost, quality, and innovation.
• Develop processes to ensure all supplier agreements meet regulatory and quality requirements and support risk mitigation.
• Deploy systems and tools to enable enterprise-wide visibility into supplier spend, contracts, and performance.
• Introduce category management, e-procurement, and digital supplier platforms to modernize procurement practices.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers to secure cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality products.
• Implement demand planning and forecasting processes that align with production and field service requirements.
• Develop supply chain KPIs to drive operational excellence and visibility across the enterprise; leverage analytics to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and supply assurance.
• Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain and procurement team across all medical device modalities with capabilities across sourcing, contracting, logistics, and planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring supply chain performance and monitor progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product lifecycle management and drive initiatives for process improvements.
• Conduct regular assessments of supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the supply chain team.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and best practices throughout the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in supply chain management experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong background in medical devices, healthcare, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective supply chain strategies that drive business success.
• Demonstrated success in building or leading centralized procurement or supply chain organizations.
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