Director Strategic Sourcing

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•$68 - $102•Remote

About The Position

Sets enterprise sourcing strategy for multiple categories representing ~$4B in annual spend, owning value creation, governance, and supplier ecosystem design. Designs and executes multi year sourcing strategies aligned to enterprise priorities such as cost reduction, resiliency, sustainability, and vertical integration. Leads end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and compliance governance. Partners with executive and cross functional stakeholders to align sourcing, value analysis, clinical needs, finance, and operational priorities. Drives cost savings and value optimization through data driven analysis, standardization, utilization controls, and total delivered cost management. Builds and maintains strategic supplier relationships, overseeing performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads and develops a high performing sourcing organization, fostering talent development, succession planning, engagement, and inclusive leadership. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing enterprise decisions through clear, persuasive, data backed recommendations. Establishes metrics, reporting, and governance to measure sourcing impact on cost, quality, risk, and organizational ou t comes. Ensures ethical, compliant, and resilient sourcing operations, managing risk, budgets, policies, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; 7 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare supply chain will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Requires minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, contracting, procurement, materials management, logistics, and finance in a healthcare setting. Non-healthcare industry experience will be considered in lieu of direct healthcare experience.
Demonstrated successful contract negotiation skills and ability to establish and administer complex contracts for products and services.
Sound knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes.
Interchange and internet-based procurement transaction processes knowledge with exposure to broader issues such as Continuous Replenishment Processes or Vendor Managed Inventories.
Skills developing strategic and tactical plans to meet business objectives in a large healthcare system.
Knowledge of contract law and related legal and financial policies.
Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with senior administrators, department leaders, physicians, vendors, and clinical staff to support Advocate Health’s acquisition goals.
Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards (i.e. DNV, JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Fire Protection Organization requirements.
Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills.
Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role including but not limited to planning, directing, and leading a high-performing team centralized in sourcing functions, value analysis, the standardization of products, and the implementation of best practice and cost containment initiatives is preferred
Certified Resource & Materials Professional (CMRP) preferred but not required- American Hospital Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Sets enterprise sourcing strategy for multiple categories representing ~$4B in annual spend, owning value creation, governance, and supplier ecosystem design.
Designs and executes multi year sourcing strategies aligned to enterprise priorities such as cost reduction, resiliency, sustainability, and vertical integration.
Leads end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and compliance governance.
Partners with executive and cross functional stakeholders to align sourcing, value analysis, clinical needs, finance, and operational priorities.
Drives cost savings and value optimization through data driven analysis, standardization, utilization controls, and total delivered cost management.
Builds and maintains strategic supplier relationships, overseeing performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Leads and develops a high performing sourcing organization, fostering talent development, succession planning, engagement, and inclusive leadership.
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing enterprise decisions through clear, persuasive, data backed recommendations.
Establishes metrics, reporting, and governance to measure sourcing impact on cost, quality, risk, and organizational ou t comes.
Ensures ethical, compliant, and resilient sourcing operations, managing risk, budgets, policies, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program