At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

The Medical Supply and Vendor Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement, inventory, and vendor relationships for medical supplies, equipment, and services across the organization. This role ensures reliable supply availability, cost-effective purchasing, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The manager also leads the evaluation and onboarding of new vendors while maintaining strong partnerships with existing suppliers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Manage ordering, inventory levels, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment
• Ensure adequate stock levels to support clinical operations while minimizing waste and overstock
• Develop and maintain standardized supply lists across locations
• Monitor product usage trends and forecast supply needs
• Build and ship a “clinic on wheels” rolling bag

Vendor Management & Procurement

• Manage relationships with existing vendors, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Evaluate, select, and onboard new vendors based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and value
• Coordinate vendor communications related to product updates, recalls, and backorders

New Vendor Evaluation & Onboarding

• Lead the vetting process for new vendors, including credentialing, compliance checks, and contract review
• Ensure vendors meet organizational, regulatory, and quality standards
• Coordinate trials or pilots of new products and supplies with clinical teams
• Maintain vendor documentation and approval records

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure medical supplies and vendors comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Monitor product quality, safety alerts, and recalls

Cost Management & Reporting

• Track supply costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and standardization
• Support budgeting and forecasting for medical supplies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with clinical leaders, operations, finance, and compliance teams
• Support new clinic openings, expansions, and operational changes
• Serve as a primary point of contact for supply and vendor-related questions

Other job duties are assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, supply chain management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in medical supply management, procurement, or vendor management
• Knowledge of medical supplies, equipment, and healthcare purchasing processes
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experience working with vendors, contracts, and inventory systems

Preferred

• Experience in multi-site healthcare or clinic environments
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance standards
• Experience with ERP, inventory management, or purchasing systems
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., CMRP, CSCP)

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21st in Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.