Dustin Morgan Groves, MBA
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
I am highly motivated and results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing goals. Talented in gathering, analyzing, and defining business requirements for operations, needs, and expectations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Supply Chain – Clinical/Capital Sourcing
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2024 - Current
- Manage team of 7 Sourcing Officers who are responsible for all health system contracting for clinical equipment, supplies, and clinical services.
- Coach team members on supplier category strategy approaches, supplier negotiations, contract language, internal processes, use of various systems and databases, opportunities for professional development, and clarification of Sr. Leadership vision for department.
- Help internal VUMC departments and suppliers understand our procurement processes.
- Support execution of departmental goals and individual team member goals. Millions in delivered savings and cost avoidance.
Principal Sourcing Officer & Workday Functional Lead
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- The same responsibilities as the Senior Sourcing Officer role listed below, but with these additional responsibilities:
- Ongoing Workday troubleshooting, training, and overall leadership within supply chain functions. Assist in the creation and maintenance of SOPs related to Workday.
- Training of new Sourcing Officers in medical and non-medical categories on how to use internal systems, contracting strategies, use of terms and conditions, etc.
- Manage multi-million dollar bulk buys and contracting efforts across cross-functional medical and non-medical disciplines to maximize financial savings and mitigate risk for the institution.
- Procurement leader for large and complex construction projects.
Senior Sourcing Officer – Supply Chain
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Project Management and Contracting for Capital Equipment for Clinical (imaging, surgical, nursing, etc.) and Non-Clinical needs. Contracting for equipment, Purchased & Professional Services - MRO, Construction, Environmental Services, Freight Management, Vehicles, Waste Stream, Transplant, etc. > $40,000,000 annual spend in contract book of business.
- Conduct RFPs.
- Determine best contract and purchasing models to maximize savings.
- Stay abreast of new developments and technologies in the markets I procure within. Keep connections throughout the industries.
- Clearly communicate expectations to suppliers.
- Act as a leader and knowledge source for stakeholders to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Negotiate and execute contracts. This includes pricing, terms and conditions, support levels, renewal costs, and any other stakeholder interest in relation to the contract.
- Direct workflow for contracting process – Circulate the documents through Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Risk and Insurance Management to gather recommendations where appropriate.
- Deliver pertinent information such as new contracts and operational procedures to the Purchasing Staff who help monitor and enforce contract compliance.
- Work with other Sourcing specialties to ensure opportunities to aggregate are properly identified and capitalized upon.
Sourcing Officer – Supply Chain
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Project Management and Contracting for IT, Consulting, Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Professional, and Purchased Services.
- Conduct RFPs.
- Determine best contract and purchasing models such as lease vs. buy. SaaS vs. Licensing, etc.
- Stay abreast of new developments and technologies in the markets I procure within. Keep connections throughout the industries.
- Clearly communicate expectations to suppliers.
- Act as a leader and knowledge source for stakeholders making purchasing decisions.
- Negotiate and execute contracts. This includes pricing, terms and conditions, support levels, renewal costs, and any other stakeholder interest in relation to the contract.
- Direct workflow for contracting process – Circulate the documents through Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Risk and Insurance Management, and the Privacy Office where appropriate.
- Deliver pertinent information such as new contracts and operational procedures to the Purchasing Staff who help monitor and enforce contract compliance.
Purchasing Agent – Supply Chain
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Interface with stakeholders across a complex healthcare environment to develop and implement operational procedures that are both efficient and cost effective.
- Purchasing areas included real estate, grant sub-contracts, owned and leased vehicles, IT, office supplies, medical equipment, document storage services, janitorial contracts, uniforms, printing services, and MRO.
- Process, monitor, and analyze purchasing habits throughout the medical center.
- Assist the sourcing team with RFPs, benchmarking, spend data, and contract negotiation.
- Effectively communicate information to administrators throughout the hospital enterprise.
- Reconcile business and creative needs and look for opportunities to streamline workflows.
Office Assistant [Materials Coordinator Responsibilities]
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Assisted technicians to find parts (Medical equipment and supplies, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, special equipment repair).
- Ethically negotiated vendor pricing.
- Procured appropriate material via purchase orders and credit cards.
- Sourced and price quoted.
- Maintained inventory.
- Managed returns/credits/refunds.
- Created shipments.
- Received materials for inventory.
Percussion Instructor
Various Schools
05.2004 - 12.2010
- Budgeting, fundraising, composing music and choreography, leading meetings with parents, and instructing students in the art of percussion for various high schools across the nation.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Mgmt
Eastern University
Allentown, PA10-2025
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN01.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Analytics & Reporting
- Leadership, Management, Team Member Development
- Value Analysis
- Creating and Maintaining SOPs
- Contract Negotiation
- Partnering with Cross-Functional Disciplines
- Identifying and Implementing Best Practices
- Effective Communication
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Presenting Actionable Information
Certification
- Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management: Customer Service, Inventory Control, Logistics, Negotiation, Purchasing
- Healthcare Financial Management Association: Specialist – Business Intelligence
Awards
VUMC – Finance Above and Beyond Award Recipient
Timeline
Principal Sourcing Officer & Workday Functional Lead
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Sourcing Officer – Supply Chain
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2023
Sourcing Officer – Supply Chain
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2017
Purchasing Agent – Supply Chain
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2016
Office Assistant [Materials Coordinator Responsibilities]
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2015
Percussion Instructor
Various Schools
05.2004 - 12.2010
Manager, Supply Chain – Clinical/Capital Sourcing
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2024 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Organizational Mgmt
Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Middle Tennessee State University