Director Strategic Sourcing

The Director Strategic Sourcing will set enterprise sourcing strategy, lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting, and build and maintain strategic supplier relationships. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 7 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare supply chain, or 7 years of experience in sourcing, contracting, procurement, materials management, logistics, and finance in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 7 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare supply chain
• Certification / Registration / License: N/A
• Experience: Requires minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, contracting, procurement, materials management, logistics, and finance in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Demonstrated successful contract negotiation skills and ability to establish and administer complex contracts for products and services
• Sound knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes
• Interchange and internet-based procurement transaction processes knowledge with exposure to broader issues such as Continuous Replenishment Processes or Vendor Managed Inventories
• Skills developing strategic and tactical plans to meet business objectives in a large healthcare system
• Knowledge of contract law and related legal and financial policies
• Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with senior administrators, department leaders, physicians, vendors, and clinical staff to support Advocate Health’s acquisition goals
• Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards (i.e. DNV, JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Fire Protection Organization requirements
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program