<p>Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting a Market Director of Procurement Operations to lead supply chain strategy across a three-hospital network serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions. This is a full-time, day-shift leadership role with direct accountability to the Market/Group Financial Officer and functional reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations. The position carries market-wide scope — spanning Desert Regional Medical Center, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree — and is the central driver of procurement efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain standardization across all three campuses. Candidates who thrive in complex, multi-site acute care environments and want visible financial and operational impact will find this role compelling.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with a comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Market-level leadership role overseeing procurement operations across three acute care hospitals in Southern California's Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions</li> <li>Responsible for driving savings and improving financial performance through process improvements, supply chain optimization, and purchased services recommendations</li> <li>Leads inventory control and standardization of procurement practices across all market facilities</li> <li>Implements existing GPO and system-wide contracts to optimize local performance at each campus</li> <li>Partners cross-functionally with clinical, physician, facility, and administrative leadership to align supply chain strategy with operational goals</li> <li>Network includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke program, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley</li> <li>Day-shift schedule; full-time position</li> <li>Reports directly to the Market/Group Financial Officer with functional accountability to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum 5–7 years of healthcare materials management experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role; 7–10 years of progressively responsible supply chain experience with 5 years at the director level preferred</li> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Healthcare Management, Finance, Business, Supply Chain Management, or Accounting required; MBA or MHA preferred</li> <li>Acute care hospital procurement and supply chain knowledge required; direct acute care hospital procurement experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in healthcare purchasing, inventory management systems, procurement operations, and supplies distribution</li> <li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and results-driven orientation; experience with program planning, project management, and performance/quality management</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders including clinical, physician, and administrative teams</li> <li>Proficiency in the Microsoft Office product suite</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Springs sits in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Southern California — a desert resort community known for year-round sunshine, world-class golf, vibrant arts and dining scenes, and a relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle. The region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking in Joshua Tree National Park, cycling, and access to mountain communities just a short drive away. Los Angeles is approximately two hours west, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub while allowing residents to enjoy the lower cost of living, open space, and distinctive character of the desert Southwest.</p>