Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

Alliance Health System•Aberdeen Township, NJ

3d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Alliance Health System is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead with a strong background in healthcare sourcing, vendor management, and strategic cost containment. This role is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating high-value contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of medical, clinical, and operational materials in compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate brings 3-5+ years of procurement experience, preferably within hospitals, healthcare systems, medical device companies, or healthcare service organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
5–10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3–5 years in healthcare.
Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts ($1M+ preferred).
Strong knowledge of healthcare supply chains, medical products, and vendor compliance standards.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
Advanced Excel and spend analytics skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field).
Professional certification such as CPSM, C.P.M., or CSCP.
Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).
Lean or Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and indirect services.
Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities.
Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs).
Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors.
Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies.
Support compliance with organizations such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and The Joint Commission.
Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready contract files.
Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
Track procurement KPIs including spend analytics, savings targets, supplier performance metrics, and inventory optimization.
Collaborate with finance and clinical leadership to align procurement strategies with patient care goals.
Partner with clinical teams to evaluate product substitutions and value analysis initiatives.
Work closely with operations, finance, and compliance departments.
Support system implementations (ERP, inventory management, or supply chain systems).