North Central Baptist Hospitals in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a full-time Central Supply Supervisor to lead the Central Service Department on a day-shift schedule. This role sits within Baptist Health System — a 120-plus-year regional health network comprising six full-service hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions. The position offers direct operational ownership of a high-visibility supply chain function with meaningful interface across hospital leadership and clinical departments.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Full-time, day-shift schedule supporting work-life balance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time days — consistent, predictable schedule with no rotating nights
- Supervises daily operations of the Central Service Department, including staff performance management, scheduling, and competency oversight
- Serves as a direct interface with hospital managers and directors across clinical and operational service lines
- Assists the director in setting Materials Management priorities — ensuring the right resources are available at the right time and at the best price
- Participates in cost studies, product evaluations, and analysis of costs, benefits, quality, and outcomes
- Monitors annual department operating and capital budgets
- Ensures compliance with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts and system-level supply agreements; monitors non-catalog item purchasing
- Leads performance improvement activities and maintains ongoing regulatory compliance
- Supports staff development, coaches direct reports, and assists in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation processes
- Operates within a large integrated health system: six full-service hospitals, a children's hospital, cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and a health professions school
Qualifications
- Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: Associate degree from an accredited college or school
- Minimum: 2 years of experience in supply chain
- Preferred: 2 years of experience in healthcare supply chain, including a supervisory role
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, analyze supply costs, and ensure GPO contract compliance
- Strong communication skills across all organizational levels; ability to facilitate consensus among cross-functional teams
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptional combination of affordability, culture, and quality of life. The city is home to a vibrant culinary and arts scene, the iconic River Walk, world-class theme parks, and deep historical roots including the Alamo and four other UNESCO-recognized Spanish colonial missions. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy proximity to the Texas Hill Country, with hiking, cycling, and lake recreation within easy reach, while families benefit from a wide range of highly regarded public and private school options and a cost of living well below comparable major metros.