Director - Strategic Sourcing

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

7d • $65 - $104

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Sourcing leads enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across clinical and non-clinical categories, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and value-based outcomes. The role partners with physicians, supply chain, finance, and operational leaders to align sourcing initiatives with organizational goals, clinical priorities, and regulatory requirements. The Director leads the Contracting, Purchasing, and Data Integrity teams within Materials Management, which support the organization’s daily operations and long-term planning.

The role also oversees strategic sourcing, value analysis, vendor and GPO relationships, capital equipment planning and procurement, supply-chain data in the Materials Management Information System (MMIS), purchasing-protocol compliance, employee performance processes, and business continuity for Supply Chain. The position is expected to deliver measurable cost savings and value-based procurement outcomes, while fostering a respectful, collaborative environment consistent with Stamford Health’s Planetree philosophy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics operations.
• At least 5 years of experience in healthcare Supply Chain.
• At least 2 years of experience managing employees.
• Detailed knowledge of healthcare supply-chain products and relationships in the vendor community.
• Strong understanding of contracting, purchasing, and supply-chain analytics in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with health system goals, clinical value analysis, and financial targets.
• Participate in cross-functional Value Analysis committees to support transparency, physician engagement, and stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee strategic sourcing across major spend categories, including medical/surgical, purchased services, and capital.
• Negotiate high-impact contracts using data analytics, benchmarking, and group purchasing organization (GPO) partnerships.
• Manage the relationship with the GPO.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and alternative sourcing options.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
• Use benchmarking, GPO tools, and other technologies to ensure contracts provide maximum value; renegotiate and drive change as necessary.
• Establish the value analysis strategy, team, policy, and related processes.
• Lead value analysis initiatives to evaluate, standardize, and optimize the cost-effectiveness of products and services used within the healthcare system.
• Work with clinical and operational stakeholders to assess the value and impact of supply-chain decisions on patient care and outcomes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and strategic partners, including quarterly business reviews with key partners.
• Implement continuous-improvement processes to enhance supply-chain performance and value delivery.
• Support clinical integration workflows with EMR and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to embed evidence-based decision-making into sourcing processes.
• Support product standardization, utilization management, and recall mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing operations, including technology integration, supplier scorecards, and compliance monitoring.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, and change management for the teams.
• Understand and help create the Supply Chain budget.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, total cost of ownership improvements, and value-based procurement outcomes.
• Report sourcing performance to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Oversee capital equipment planning and procurement for all departments and construction projects.
• Manage all Supply Chain-related master and transactional data in the Materials Management Information System (MMIS).
• Ensure compliance with purchasing protocols established by Stamford Hospital policies and procedures.
• Handle employee counseling, job evaluations, and performance appraisals in coordination with the Executive Director.
• Oversee Supply Chain business continuity, ensuring processes are updated and communicated.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans, including GLP-1 coverage options, available from day one.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off accruals.
• Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.

What This Job Offers

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