Director, Strategic Sourcing & Contracting, Digital
About The Position
Responsible for building, developing, and leading a high-performing team of staff who oversee the full supply agreement lifecycle for indirect spend categories across Sutter Health. This leader owns the indirect category strategy, supplier relationships, and value delivery and is accountable for achieving meaningful year-over-year savings and value generation aligned with organizational goals. This role partners closely with leaders across the organization to align sourcing strategies with business priorities. Leads the development and execution of a strategic vision across a complex, matrixed health system by leveraging strong negotiation, relationship-building, and team leadership skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- 6 years recent relevant experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead teams, and drive organizational change.
- Proven ability to use data and analytics to support strategic decision-making and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align initiatives with organizational goals.
- Expertise in indirect spend categories, including facilities, information technology, human resources, professional services, and related areas.
- Proven record of delivering measurable savings, value creation, and operational improvements.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, including successful execution of complex commercial agreements.
- Executive presence and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence leaders at all organizational levels.
- Experience developing, coaching, and leading high-performing teams.
Nice To Haves
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full supply agreement lifecycle for indirect spend categories.
- Own the indirect category strategy, supplier relationships, and value delivery.
- Achieve meaningful year-over-year savings and value generation aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner closely with leaders across the organization to align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
- Lead the development and execution of a strategic vision across a complex, matrixed health system.
- Leverage strong negotiation, relationship-building, and team leadership skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
