This position is hybrid and requires 3 to 4 days of onsite workdays. 

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

The Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting is responsible for all supply chain sourcing and contracting operations throughout D-HH in accordance with all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of D-HH’s contract and strategic sourcing activities. Responsible for developing sourcing, contracting and negotiation strategies, contract lifecycle management, expense reduction strategies, and strategic supplier partnerships while aligning with organizational goals, compliance requirements and patient care standards. Serves as advisor to leadership and other D-HH stakeholders regarding major and/or critical contracts. Works closely contract owners to review business term of contracts and closely with the Office of General Counsel to identify and assess risk, as well as developing risk mitigation strategies. Manages the activities of the supply chain contracting team. Supports NEAH by negotiating local and regional contracts and informing NEAH members what is available to them.

1. Develops and implements sourcing and contracting policies and procedures, ensuring they comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal compliance standards.
2. Leads the sourcing and contracting team in identifying, evaluation, and implementing sourcing and contracting initiatives across clinical and non-clinical categories.
3. Creates and maintains a contract review and negotiation schedule.
4. Oversees all aspects of the contract management lifecycle – from RFP/RFI creation to vendor selection, contract negotiations, contract execution, renewal, and compliance monitoring.
5. Collaborates closely with clinical leadership, finance, legal, operations, value analysis and IT to ensure alignment of sourcing initiatives with clinical and operational initiatives.
6. Leads complex negotiations.
7. Leverages the health system’s purchasing power to drive financial value, reduce variation, improve quality, and standardize supply, service and equipment contracts.
8. Supports the development and growth of business alliances and acquisitions/mergers of other health systems.
9. Establishes and tracks key performance indicators and metrics, including cost savings goals.
10. Maintains good working relationships with strategic suppliers.
11. Ensures team leverages data analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking tools to support evidence-based decision-making and category management development.
12. Ensures effective and timely communication pertaining to contract status.
13. Monitors customer satisfaction.
14. Prepares and monitors departmental budget, including FTEs.
15. Leads cross-functional committees and workgroups related to supply chain initiatives.
16. Serves as a resource to others regarding functional knowledge and expertise.
17. Build, mentors, coaches, and develops a high-performing sourcing and contracting team.
18. Reinforces a continuous improvement process mindset to drive efficiencies.
19. Navigates freely between big-picture, strategic thinking and managing the appropriate level of detail.
20. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field required.
• JD Preferred
• Five (5) years of directly applicable contracting and sourcing leadership experience required.
• 10 plus years of progressive experience in supply chain, preferably within a healthcare system.
• Five (5) years of experience and demonstrated skills in leadership or a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of sourcing and contract management processes.
• Proven experience in complex contract negotiations, vendor management, and category strategy development.
• Familiarity with GPOs, value analysis processes, and clinical product standardization.
• Ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Ability to effect and manage change agents.
• Motivational and visionary leadership skills, including the ability to recognize and develop emerging leadership talent.
• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and oral) and possess the necessary interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with various levels of management.
• Strong and effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify and act upon business opportunities.
• Broad knowledge of the health care industry, health care policy and regulation, finance, compliance, and legal requirements.
• Proficient in ERP/MMIS systems and contract management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Team oriented.

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