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10 hospital supply chain experts

These ten supply chain leaders have run purchasing, sourcing, contracting, value analysis and distribution for hospitals and health systems. A reader can learn from them how health systems organize supply chain teams, work with clinicians on product decisions, and manage inventory and distribution across hospitals and clinics.

10 professionals10 companiesData retrieved September 28, 2026

Professionals to explore

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  1. Alyssa Kangas

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    Experience: Executive Director Supply Chain · WakeMed

    Executive Director Supply Chain at WakeMed since March 2025, after CentraCare roles including Supply Chain Informatics Specialist (2015–2016), Coordinator, Logistics (2016–2017), Manager, Procurement (2017–2018) and Sr Director, Contracting & Procurement (2018–2025). The profile cites leading the centralization of procurement, contracting, value analysis and informatics functions.

  2. Brad Pounders

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Executive Director Supply Chain · Huntsville Hospital

    Executive Director Supply Chain at Huntsville Hospital since October 2021, after serving there as Director of Strategic Sourcing (2016–2021). The profile says the role directs all supply chain functions, including strategic sourcing, value analysis, contracting, MMIS, the distribution center, print shop and facility materials management. Earlier roles were Supply Chain Director at Russellville Hospital (2003–2015) and Director of Materials Management at Helen Keller Hospital (2015–2016).

  3. Heather Seeba

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Senior Director System Supply Chain · Bryan Health

    Senior Director System Supply Chain at Bryan Health since January 2025, after serving there as Purchasing Supervisor (2013–2014), Manager (2014–2017) and Director of Supply Chain and Environmental Services (2017–2024). For the director role, the profile describes overseeing purchasing, contracting, inventory management and distribution of medical supplies and equipment for the Bryan Health network of hospitals and clinics.

  4. Jennifer Dale

    LinkedIn

    Experience: HCS Executive Director Supply Chain Operations · UNC Health

    HCS Executive Director Supply Chain Operations at UNC Health since May 2025, after serving as Entity Supply Chain Director at UNC Health Johnston (2018–2025), Manager of Purchasing at UNC Health Johnston (2016–2018) and Purchasing Supervisor at UNC Health Wayne (2014–2016). The profile describes spearheading system-wide supply chain transformations and streamlining inventory management.

  5. Joe Knudsvig

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Associate Administrator (Vice President), Supply Chain · Keck Medicine of USC

    Former Associate Administrator (Vice President), Supply Chain at Keck Medicine of USC (2021–2026), after Administrative Director, Sourcing and Contracting there (2019–2021); since March 2026 Director, Sourcing and Value Analysis at Sutter Health. The profile says that at academic medical systems he has led sourcing, contracting and legal, purchasing and operations departments responsible for more than $2B in spend across hospitals, clinics and surgery centers.

  6. Michele Reed

    LinkedIn

    Experience: System Sr Director, Supply Chain · UCI Health

    System Sr Director, Supply Chain at UCI Health since June 2026. Other UC Irvine roles on the profile include Procurement Manager (2017–2020), Head of Supply Chain Systems (2020–2024) and Director of Supply Chain & Head of Supply Chain Systems (2024–2026). The profile says the current role provides executive leadership for procurement, clinical supply chain and distribution and logistics operations.

  7. Rachel R. Knox

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Director Corporate Supply Chain Management · McLaren Health Care

    Director Corporate Supply Chain Management at McLaren Health Care since July 2021, after roles there as Corporate Materials Project Associate (2004–2007), Corporate Materials Project Coordinator (2007–2013), Manager Corporate SCM Operations (2013–2015) and Director Corporate SCM Operations (2015–2021). The profile describes leading enterprise transformation, building new teams from the ground up and centralizing operations.

  8. Stephen Post, MBA, SSBB, CPIM, CSCP, CMRP

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Director of Value Analysis and Supply Chain Operations · AdventHealth

    Former Director of Value Analysis and Supply Chain Operations at AdventHealth (2023–2026), where the profile describes redesigning workflows and aligning processes across supply chain pillars including sourcing, procurement, contracting and A/P; since July 2026 Supply Chain Director, Lake Nona at AdventHealth. Earlier roles include System Director Supply Chain at Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc. (2018–2021).

  9. Steve Bajari

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Director of Procurement & Logistics · Kaweah Health

    Former Director of Procurement & Logistics at Kaweah Health (2015–2025) and Director of Supply Chain at Watsonville Community Hospital since August 2025. At Salinas Valley Health he held Assistant Director Materials Management (1998–2002), Director Materials Management (2002–2006) and Senior Admin Director Resource Management (Supply Chain) (2006–2015). The profile cites over 25 years managing sourcing, supplier relationships, vendor consolidation and inventory management.

  10. Trisha Gillum

    LinkedIn

    Experience: Executive Director Supply Chain · Kettering Health

    Executive Director Supply Chain at Kettering Health since November 2020, after serving there as Director of Supply Chain Management & Purchasing (2012–2020) and Business Manager, Perioperative Services (2005–2012). The profile describes the role as network director for strategic sourcing, purchasing and materials management operations for a 9-hospital integrated delivery network in Southwest Ohio.

Choose the right perspective

Match the scale of the organization to yours, since a single community hospital and a multi-hospital system centralize purchasing, contracting and distribution differently. For questions about value analysis or sourcing strategy, favor people whose roles name those functions; for inventory and logistics, favor those whose notes describe distribution and operations.

Questions to take into the conversation

  1. 01How do you run value analysis with physicians and nurses so product standardization decisions stick?
  2. 02What did centralizing purchasing, contracting or distribution across several hospitals require, and what would you do differently?
  3. 03How do you balance GPO contracts, local sourcing and inventory levels to control cost while avoiding stockouts of critical supplies?

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