The Director of Sourcing is a leadership role responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for sourcing, and supplier management within the organization
Job Summary
The Director of Sourcing is a leadership role responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for sourcing, and supplier management within the organization.
This individual will lead a team of professionals to ensure the acquisition of goods and services aligns with organizational objectives, cost-efficiency, sustainability, and quality standards.
The Director will establish strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and oversee sourcing operations to drive innovation, mitigate risk, and ensure operational excellence.
Matching Summary
The Director of Sourcing is a leadership role responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for sourcing, and supplier management within the organization.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop and implement sourcing strategy
Lead sourcing transformation initiatives
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Oversee contract negotiations
Lead and develop a sourcing team
Identify cost-saving opportunities
Drive sustainable and socially responsible practices
Nice-to-have
Leverage emerging technologies
Utilize data analytics for decision-making
Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare contracting
5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sourcing strategies
Strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract management
Experience with CLM programs
Strong track record of participation and/or leading Value Analysis teams