Director Strategic Sourcing

Advocate Health

Base: $68.20 - $102.30; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Fully remote
Enterprise sourcing strategy for ~$4b spend
Multi-year sourcing strategy execution
End-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting
Advocate Health is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing strategies for a substantial annual spend of approximately $4 billion. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier relationship management, and data-driven decision-making while fostering a high-performing team in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • Sets enterprise sourcing strategy for multiple categories representing ~$4B in annual spend, owning value creation, governance, and supplier ecosystem design.
  • Designs and executes multi year sourcing strategies aligned to enterprise priorities such as cost reduction, resiliency, sustainability, and vertical integration.
  • Leads and develops a high performing sourcing organization, fostering talent development, succession planning, engagement, and inclusive leadership.

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Advocate Health is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing strategies for a substantial annual spend of approximately $4 billion. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier relationship management, and data-driven decision-making while fostering a high-performing team in a fully remote environment.

Salary

Base: $68.20 - $102.30; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise sourcing strategy for ~$4B spend
  • Multi-year sourcing strategy execution
  • End-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting
  • Partnership with executive stakeholders
  • Cost savings and value optimization
  • Strategic supplier relationship management
  • Leading and developing sourcing organization
  • Ethical, compliant, and resilient sourcing

Nice-to-have

  • Trusted advisor to senior leadership
  • Data-driven recommendations
  • Talent development and succession planning
  • Inclusive leadership

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, contracting, procurement, materials management, logistics, and finance in a healthcare setting
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; 7 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare supply chain will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Demonstrated successful contract negotiation skills
  • Sound knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes
  • Interchange and internet-based procurement transaction processes knowledge
  • Skills developing strategic and tactical plans
  • Knowledge of contract law and related legal and financial policies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards
  • Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills
  • Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems

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