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 its enterprise sourcing strategy for various categories with an annual spend of around $4 billion. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in healthcare supply chain management and strong contract negotiation skills, and this fully remote position offers significant benefits and opportunities for professional development

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.
  • Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing enterprise decisions through clear, persuasive, data backed recommendations.

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Advocate Health is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead its enterprise sourcing strategy for various categories with an annual spend of around $4 billion. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in healthcare supply chain management and strong contract negotiation skills, and this fully remote position offers significant benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise sourcing strategy for ~$4B spend
  • Multi-year sourcing strategy execution
  • End-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting
  • Partner with executive and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Drive cost savings and value optimization
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
  • Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing organization
  • Establish metrics, reporting, and governance
  • Ensure ethical, compliant, and resilient sourcing operations

Nice-to-have

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

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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