Surgery Partners, Inc

Director of Equipment Planning and Procurement - Hybrid

Surgery Partners, Inc  •  Nashville, TN (Remote)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

This role works directly with physician end users to identify equipment needs and vendor preferences. Using systems integrated with the Surgery Partners procurement platform, the position supports enterprise purchasing initiatives, group purchasing opportunities, and development of room-by-room, specialty-specific equipment budgets. The role also evaluates placement and vendor financing options and may support expansions of existing medical facilities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of ASC procurement experience, including at least 5 years at the Director level or higher, with demonstrated expertise in ASC equipment budgeting, planning, and procurement
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate across enterprise-level departments
  • Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software, with practical experience developing and managing project work plans and workflows
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines simultaneously and with a strong sense of urgency

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Mobility required to navigate various facility conditions and activities during the setup phase
  • Primarily office-based environment with occasional exposure to patient care areas
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of de novo equipment and supply budgets and oversee the planning, purchase, or lease of all equipment, furniture, medical instruments, and supplies
  • Manage, monitor, and forecast equipment budgets; identify cost variances and implement procurement strategies to remain aligned with approved project capital plans
  • Participate in internal and external design, construction, and project meetings to provide updates and ensure project coordination
  • Coordinate and manage the overall furnish-and-install FF&E matrix with key project stakeholders
  • Lead coordination between fixed equipment vendors and architects during schematic design (SD) and design development (DD) phases
  • Develop and manage vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and strong service performance
  • Review and provide guidance on equipment proposals, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure alignment with GPO and Surgery Partners contracts
  • Partner with physician end users to evaluate equipment options, balancing clinical preferences with enterprise standards to support informed selection decisions
  • Establish delivery schedules for start-up equipment, furniture, medical and non-medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals; coordinate deliveries with project timelines, including warehousing when necessary
  • Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, end-user training, and operational handoff to clinical and facility teams
  • Oversee vendor and GPO credentialing, credit applications, and required documentation
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of development
  • Provide troubleshooting support and coordinate resolution of equipment and procurement issues throughout the project lifecycle

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more!

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Possible long hours as needed. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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Surgery Partners, Inc

About Surgery Partners, Inc

Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 180 locations nationwide. We provide exceptional integrated healthcare experiences between our providers and patients.

Our diverse company operates multiple types of healthcare services dedicated to improving the quality of care in a convenient and cost-effective manner.

Our integrated approach to advancing markets allows for flexibility to provide care on an individualized, local market basis. Whether entering into a new market with surgical facilities, ancillary services or joint ventures with health systems, or furthering an existing market’s growth potential by focusing on base business, in-market development and new service lines, our experience has shown us that no two markets are alike. We see value in individuality.

At Surgery Partners, our mission is to enhance patient quality of life through partnership. Surgery Partners is an organization deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate and personalized care, to meet the needs of our diverse patients, employees and physician partners in the communities in which we serve. Our colleagues are critical in achieving that mission. As it truly brings out the best in all of us, Surgery Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Our Surgery Partners team is comprised of more than 15,000 employees and 4,600 affiliated physicians, serving more than 600,000 patients annually. Want to work with us? Check out our website for current employment opportunities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Brentwood, Tennessee
Year Founded
2004
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