Director of Equipment Planning and Procurement

Surgery Partners, Inc

Director leading ASC equipment procurement, budgeting, vendor management, and facility setup for Surgery Partners. Coordinating physicians, architects, vendors, and clinical teams across projects.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeBrentwood, Nashville • Tennessee, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ASC Equipment Budgeting, Planning, and Procurement, with a strong ability to manage vendor relationships and coordinate complex projects across various development stages. Proficient in developing competitive procurement strategies and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while maintaining effective communication across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ASC Equipment BudgetingProcurement StrategiesVendor Relationship ManagementProject ManagementMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Equipment BudgetingProcurementProject Work PlansCost Variance AnalysisEquipment InstallationCommissioningEnd-User TrainingContract ReviewDelivery SchedulingTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationIndependenceTime ManagementSense of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

Procurement SoftwareMS Office

Industry Keywords

ASC ProcurementFF&E MatrixVendor CredentialingProject LifecycleHealthcare Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of de novo equipment and supply budgets and oversee planning, purchase, or lease of equipment, furniture, medical instruments, and supplies
Manage, monitor, and forecast equipment budgets; identify cost variances and implement procurement strategies aligned with approved project capital plans
Participate in internal and external design, construction, and project meetings
Coordinate and manage the furnish-and-install FF&E matrix with project stakeholders
Coordinate fixed equipment vendors and architects during schematic design and design development phases
Develop and manage vendor relationships for competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and strong service performance
Review and provide guidance on equipment proposals, purchase orders, and invoices for contract alignment
Partner with physician end users to evaluate equipment options and balance clinical preferences with enterprise standards
Establish delivery schedules for start-up equipment, furniture, instruments, supplies, and pharmaceuticals
Coordinate deliveries, warehousing, equipment installation, commissioning, end-user training, and operational handoff
Oversee vendor and GPO credentialing, credit applications, and required documentation
Manage multiple projects across various development stages
Troubleshoot and coordinate resolution of equipment and procurement issues throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Demonstrated expertise in ASC equipment budgeting, planning, and procurement
Ability to communicate and collaborate across enterprise-level departments
Proficiency in MS Office and procurement software
Practical experience developing and managing project work plans and workflows
Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines with a strong sense of urgency
Mobility required to navigate various facility conditions and activities during setup
Primarily office-based environment with occasional exposure to patient care areas
Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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