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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in supply chain, data management, or Procure-to-Pay operations within large, complex, or matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare supply chain operations, including strategic sourcing, contracting, logistics, distribution, vendor management, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and related technologies supporting inventory, contract management, and financial operations.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, including experience with cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and supplier/market evaluation.
• Proven ability to apply analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills to complex operational and system challenges, exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications, with the ability to develop reports, analyze data, and support decision-making.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and support business transformation through data-driven and process-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leads the system’s day-to-day Procure-to-Pay operations, including workforce management, performance oversight, KPI development and adherence, and budget accountability, while establishing and enforcing standardized procurement policies and procedures.
• Drives transactional excellence and innovation by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize purchasing and payment processes, including increasing automation, touchless transactions, and EDI utilization while reducing exceptions.
• Analyzes business needs and translates them into clear functional and technical requirements, conducting feasibility assessments and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develops and executes communication strategies and reporting frameworks, providing regular updates on departmental performance, initiatives, and project status to stakeholders at all levels.
• Establishes departmental goals, success metrics, and performance standards, ensuring adherence to protocols, procedures, and project plans, including defined deliverables and acceptance criteria.
• Leads and coordinates multiple concurrent projects across the Health System, ensuring effective planning, execution, documentation, and timely completion of initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and sustains performance improvement strategies, tools, and best practices, identifying dependencies and resolving critical path and operational issues.
• Provides leadership, direction, and support to team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and adaptability while ensuring awareness of operational changes and decisions.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, to advance strategic initiatives, support data-driven decision-making, and align on high-value business objectives.
• Develops and manages Procure-to-Pay metrics, KPIs, and SLAs; ensures adherence to quality standards and operational documentation; promotes scalable and innovative solutions, considering existing and new technology trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.