Director Strategic Sourcing - Full Time / Days - Center City

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for strategic planning and tactical execution of sourcing strategies within the Jefferson enterprise. This role focuses on optimizing costs, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and enhancing supplier performance. The Director will lead direct reports in strategic sourcing initiatives, manage strategic vendor relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive savings and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in healthcare administration, business, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, contract administration, or value analysis
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Stakeholder management
• Proficiency in data analysis tools
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations

Nice To Haves

• C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) or equivalent certification preferred.
• CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management - Institute for Supply Management

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage team members to implement category-specific sourcing strategies, aligning with departmental goals.
• Develop and manage team members to implement appropriate contract lifecycle management principles in furtherance of enterprise goals, operational needs, and risk management strategies, as applicable.
• Develop an annual category management strategy in consultation with the AVP(s) and VP of Strategic Sourcing, as well as other Supply Chain leadership and appropriate stakeholders, as applicable.
• Implements key performance indicators in consultation with the AVP(s) and VP of Strategic Sourcing.
• Influences supplier selection and negotiations.
• Presents bid opportunities to key stakeholders to help influence contract decisions and remove barriers to realize value.
• Implement the use of proper tools (i.e., ERP, GPO, EDI, etc.) and information to support organizational needs, in alignment with innovative market trends.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative stakeholders to ensure sourcing aligns with patient care and operational needs.
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives to improve the financial performance of category spend.
• Manage a team, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and best practices.
• Train and upskill junior staff.
• Provides mentoring to direct reports on an ongoing basis in terms of developing professional growth and personal goals.
• Encourage educational opportunities with team members to complement their respective professions and capabilities.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director