Director-Strategic Sourcing

General Summary

Provides leadership for strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and contract optimization activities across the Health System. Develops and executes sourcing strategies that support operational, clinical, and financial objectives while driving cost savings, supplier performance, standardization, and value improvement. Leads the Sourcing team and collaborates with stakeholders to identify opportunities, evaluate suppliers, negotiate agreements, and deliver measurable results.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• Provides leadership and oversight for system-wide sourcing initiatives, including category strategies, supplier consolidation, standardization efforts, and enterprise-wide agreements.
• Leads the sourcing, negotiation, implementation, and management of agreements for goods and services, and supports these functions for Information Services, Food Services, Facilities Construction and Pharmacy categories.
• Utilizes Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and other 3rd party resources, market intelligence, benchmarking data, and spend analytics to identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunities.
• Leads the strategy around maximize value creation and savings realization, monitor compliance, identify sourcing opportunities, and present sourcing performance and savings initiatives to Service Line leaders, Supply Chain Leadership and Wellspan physicians and leaders.
• Monitors supplier performance, pricing compliance, contract utilization, rebate opportunities, and service-level commitments to ensure expected value is achieved.
• Supports sourcing team members and organizational stakeholders in resolving supplier performance issues, service disruptions, pricing discrepancies, and contract-related concerns.
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with suppliers and serves as the organization's representative for supplier negotiations, business reviews, and sourcing engagements.
• Leads and manages sourcing team’s competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, bids, and negotiations, to secure optimal pricing, quality, service, and total value outcomes.
• Participates in Value Analysis and Value Analysis Steering Committee activities to support product standardization, utilization optimization, and evidence-based sourcing decisions.
• Ensures adherence to sourcing policies, governance processes, and organizational requirements related to RFI/RFP activity, contracting, supplier selection, and capital acquisitions.
• Educates stakeholders and staff on sourcing strategies, supplier management practices, procurement policies, and system initiatives.
• Monitors market conditions, industry trends, supply risk factors, and economic forecasts to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and proactively address supply chain challenges.
• Partners with clinical, operational, and financial leaders to evaluate sourcing opportunities and perform clinical, operational, technical, and financial assessments that support informed decision-making.
• Leads a team responsible for category management, sourcing initiatives, project execution, change management, and continuous process improvement.
• Develops and executes category management plans and multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with organizational priorities and spend management objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to standardize products, reduce supplier complexity, improve utilization, and optimize total cost of ownership across assigned categories.
• Facilitates supplier business reviews and strategic planning sessions to drive innovation, performance improvement, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.
• Promotes WellSpan Values, including Respect for All, Working as One, Assume Positive Intent, Do the Right Thing, and Find a Better Way.

Common Expectations:

• Recommends staffing levels, selects and assigns staff, evaluates performance, evaluates/tests competencies (as applicable), provides orientation, training and continuing education of staff, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Develops budget(s) for the department/unit/entity and allocates funds within budget(s) to accomplish objectives. Monitors variance against budget(s).
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Masters Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

• 5 years With 2-3 years in progressively more responsible Supply Chain and/or Procurement positions in healthcare, service or production-based industries. Required

Courses and Training:

• Active membership, participation and/or certification in one or more of the following organizations: AHRMM, IS, or APICS. Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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