System Manager, Sourcing and Contracting

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

2d•$94,957 - $147,183

About The Position

The System Manager for Sourcing and Contracting provides leadership for strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier performance across clinical and non-clinical categories at Albany Med Health System. The role manages a team of seven Contract Specialists and partners with clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions support patient care, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship. The manager leads sourcing strategies and oversees contracts from RFP development and bid analysis through negotiation, award, implementation, and renewal. The role also optimizes the contract portfolio, ensures compliance, develops the team, supports stakeholder collaboration and value analysis, and advances cost, performance, and process-improvement initiatives. The position may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to access only the minimum information necessary for their duties and protect it from unauthorized access or modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare sourcing, contracting, or supply chain management.
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with contract management systems and supply chain analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Certification such as CPSM, CMRP, or CSCP.
Experience in a multi-hospital or integrated delivery network (IDN) environment.
Familiarity with GPO contracts, value analysis processes, and clinical product evaluation.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned categories, aligned with organizational goals, clinical needs, and financial targets.
Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including RFP development, bid analysis, negotiation, award, implementation, and renewal.
Evaluate and optimize the contract portfolio to reduce variation, drive standardization, and maximize value.
Ensure contracting activities comply with regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements.
Directly supervise, mentor, and develop a team of seven Contract Specialists; set performance expectations, coach team members, and support their professional growth and management of complex initiatives.
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the team and supply chain department.
Partner with clinical leaders, department heads, and executive leadership, translating operational needs into sourcing strategies.
Support value analysis processes and clinical integration initiatives.
Communicate contract changes, cost-saving opportunities, and sourcing impacts to stakeholders clearly and promptly.
Identify and deliver cost-reduction, cost-avoidance, and value-enhancement opportunities through sourcing and contract optimization.
Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to service levels and contractual obligations.
Track and report KPIs, including savings, contract coverage, and sourcing cycle times.
Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.
Use analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen negotiation outcomes.
Support system-wide initiatives such as standardization, technology adoption, and supply chain transformation.
Ensure sensitive information is accessed only as needed for assigned duties and protected from unauthorized access or modification.