Supply Chain Strategy Leader

Position Summary  

We are seeking a strategically minded Supply Chain Strategy Leader to support Gifthealth’s  supply chain function, oversee the Buyer team, and build the strategy and systems that will  drive a more proactive, data-driven, and cost-effective supply base. They will partner closely  with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to align procurement activity with demand forecasts and  improve forecast accuracy across the organization, ensuring business decisions are grounded  in real operational data.  

Key Responsibilities  

Procurement Strategy and Program Development  

•  Develop, document, and drive a multi-year supply chain strategy for Gifthealth that  aligns sourcing decisions with business growth, cost targets, supply chain resilience, and  operational priorities.  
• Establish processes, policies, purchasing standards, approval workflows, and category  management frameworks that create consistency, accountability, and scalability across  the procurement function.  
• Identify strategic sourcing opportunities including supplier consolidation, long-term  contract structures, volume leverage, and dual-source strategies that reduce risk and  improve total cost of ownership.  
• Support supplier negotiations for key contracts, pricing agreements, and service terms,  ensuring Gifthealth achieves competitive outcomes while maintaining strong supplier  relationships.  
• Define and track procurement KPIs including cost savings, purchase order cycle time,  on-time delivery, supplier fill rates, and spend under management, reporting outcomes to  the Director of Supply Chain on a regular cadence.  

Team Leadership and Development  

• Directly manage and develop the Buyer team, providing clear direction, performance  expectations, ongoing coaching, and structured performance reviews to build a high performing procurement function.  
• Identify skill gaps and development opportunities within the team, supporting growth  through training, stretch assignments, and process documentation that builds  institutional knowledge.  
• Serve as the escalation point for procurement issues that exceed the Buyer team’s  authority or require cross-functional coordination, supplier negotiation, or Director-level  visibility.  

Forecasting Alignment and Demand-Driven Procurement  

• Partner closely with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to align procurement planning  with demand forecasts, ensuring purchasing decisions are timed, sized, and structured  to support forecasted inventory needs without creating excess or shortfall.  
• Actively contribute to improving forecast accuracy by surfacing procurement data,  supplier lead time variability, and market intelligence that informs demand planning  assumptions and purchasing cycle adjustments.  
• Maintain procurement calendars and purchasing cadences in alignment with forecasting  cycles, ensuring the Buyer team is placing orders at the right time and in the right  quantities to meet planned inventory targets.  
• Collaborate with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to review forecast vs. actual  purchasing outcomes regularly, identifying root causes of forecast misses and  implementing corrective measures to drive ongoing improvement.  
• Contribute directly to the demand planning process by supplying supplier lead time,  capacity, and cost data that shape volume and timing assumptions, and by participating  in regular demand planning reviews alongside the Senior Supply Chain Manager.  
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Gifthealth’s S&OP process,  helping refine meeting cadences, data inputs, and reporting structures, and representing  supply-side constraints and opportunities in demand and supply review meetings.  
• Conduct ongoing market analysis, tracking supplier pricing trends, commodity and input  cost movements, and market capacity shifts, and translating findings into sourcing  strategy adjustments and forecast assumptions.  

Supplier Relationship Management and Performance  

• Own the strategic supplier relationship at the management level for Gifthealth’s most  critical and highest-spend vendors, conducting formal business reviews, managing  contract renewals, and resolving escalated performance issues.  
• Build and maintain a supplier performance scorecard program, tracking on-time delivery,  fill rates, quality, pricing compliance, and responsiveness, and using data to drive  supplier accountability and continuous improvement.  
• Support RFP and competitive bid processes for new supplier selections or contract re evaluations, coordinating with the Buyer team and cross-functional stakeholders to  evaluate proposals and select preferred partners.  

Acumatica Oversight and Procurement Operations  

• Oversee the team’s use of Acumatica for procurement operations, ensuring purchase  orders, vendor records, item master data, and receiving transactions are being managed  accurately and in accordance with established standards.  
• Partner with the ERP Specialist and IT to identify and implement Acumatica workflow  improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements that support the  procurement team’s efficiency and visibility.  
• Use Acumatica procurement data and reports to monitor open order status, spend  trends, vendor performance, and inventory position, surfacing insights that inform  strategy and operational decisions.  

Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration  

• Serve as the primary procurement liaison to Finance, Operations, Warehousing, and  Client Supply Chain teams, ensuring purchasing activity is coordinated with broader  operational and financial plans.  
• Represent procurement in strategic planning discussions, new client onboarding  readiness reviews, and supply chain risk assessments, providing sourcing perspective  and identifying procurement implications early.  

Qualifications  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,  Operations, or a related field preferred.  
• Licensure/Certification: Not required. APICS CSCP, CPIM, or ISM Certified  Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is preferred.  
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of experience. Candidates must have demonstrated  experience building or significantly evolving a business strategy, managing a supplier  portfolio, and partnering with supply chain planning or demand forecasting functions.  Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated distribution environments is  strongly preferred.  
• Skills:  
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver  measurable cost, quality, and supply continuity outcomes.  
• Strong people management skills with a track record of building cohesive,  accountable purchasing teams.  
• Experience working cross-functionally with supply chain planning, demand  forecasting, or S&OP processes to align purchasing with inventory and  
• operational targets.  
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated experience supporting supplier  contract discussions and achieving favorable commercial outcomes.  
• Proficiency with Acumatica or a comparable ERP system for procurement  operations oversight, reporting, and workflow management.  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret procurement and inventory  data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategy and team  direction.  
• Excellent communication and influence skills, with the ability to present clearly to  senior leadership and build alignment with cross-functional stakeholders at all  levels of the organization.  

Desired Attributes  

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, specialty pharmacy, or regulated distribution,  with an understanding of how compliance, cold chain, and product integrity requirements  shape procurement decisions.  
• Hands-on support with Acumatica’s purchasing and inventory modules, including PO  workflows, vendor management, and procurement reporting capabilities. 
• Familiarity with S&OP or integrated business planning processes, and experience  participating in or supporting demand review and supply review meetings.  
• Experience managing procurement in a multi-client or 3PL environment where  purchasing activity must be tracked and allocated across distinct client programs. 

Work Environment  

• Location: Hybrid, Columbus, OH  
• Schedule: Full-time; standard business hours with flexibility as needed for supplier  meetings, escalations, or leadership reviews.  
• Regular collaboration with the Director of Supply Chain, Senior Supply Chain Manager,  Finance, Operations, and the Buyer team; occasional supplier site visits or external  meetings may be required.  

Key Essential Functions  

• Must be able to remain stationary at a workstation for extended periods while managing  procurement operations, team oversight, and reporting activities.  
• Must be able to travel occasionally for supplier visits, industry events, or external  business meetings as required by the role.  

Employment Classification  

Status: Full-time 

FLSA: Exempt 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement  

Gifthealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any  kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or  any other legally protected status.  

Disclaimer  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills  required of personnel. Gifthealth reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any  time.  

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