Amy Newman joined Huntsville Hospital in 1996, where she currently serves as the Director of Purchasing. Mrs. Newman brings over 14 years experience in Purchasing and Operational Management to the Huntsville Hospital Healthcare System. Her expertise lies in purchasing with a background in re-engineering.  Before assuming her role as Purchasing Director, she served as the Management Engineer for the hospital.  In both positions, she has assisted in the improvement of the operational and financial performance of the hospitals and clinics within the HH System.

Prior to joining HHS, Mrs. Newman spent 6 years employed by Teledyne Brown Engineering as a Cost Accounts Manager where she supported the Payload Mission Integration Contract.  There she was responsible for managing and analyzing the financial impact of all the engineering disciplines needed to support Marshall Space Flight Center’s directives.  

Mrs. Newman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, and recently won the Patty Bibb award for financial excellence at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Newman’s professional affiliations include the Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management and Alabama Society for Healthcare Materiel Management.  She has served as Editorial Advisory Board Member for Alliance and Educational Advisory Board Member for Health Connect Partners.