Assoc. VP, Sourcing & Procurement

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President will lead sourcing strategy across an enterprise spend portfolio exceeding $3.5+ billion annually, supporting the University of Miami and the rapidly expanding UHealth academic health system.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Develop and lead enterprise-wide sourcing and category strategies that align with institutional priorities including cost management, operational resilience, innovation, and sustainability.

• Govern enterprise third-party spend across clinical and non-clinical categories while establishing financial and operational targets aligned with institutional benchmarks.

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and management of group purchasing organization (GPO) relationships.

• Clinical Resource Management: Lead a physician-engaged Value Analysis program in partnership with clinical leadership to evaluate new technologies, standardize products, and ensure evidence-based resource utilization while preserving clinical autonomy and innovation.

• Partner with physicians, clinicians, and operational leaders to ensure sourcing and product decisions are clinically driven and outcomes focused.

• Supply Chain Resilience and Supplier Strategy: Develop strategies to enhance supply chain resiliency, including supplier diversification, inventory optimization, and proactive risk monitoring.

• Manage supplier performance and risk by identifying vulnerabilities within the supply chain and implementing mitigation and continuity strategies.

• Digital Supply Chain and Analytics: Advance digital supply chain capabilities including spend analytics, contract lifecycle management, automation of procurement workflows, and predictive analytics to improve sourcing decisions, compliance, and operational visibility.

• Organizational Leadership and Financial Stewardship: Build and lead a high-performing sourcing and procurement organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and enterprise alignment across the University and UHealth.

• Monitor departmental financial performance and utilize data-driven analysis to guide staffing models, operational budgets, and resource allocation.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and University procurement policies while safeguarding institutional assets and ensuring the integrity of procurement operations.

• Establish and maintain an effective control environment through risk assessment, implementation of controls, and ongoing monitoring of sourcing and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related discipline) preferred

• Experience: Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in healthcare supply chain, sourcing, or procurement, including leadership roles within complex health systems or academic medical centers

• Experience leading category management programs across clinical and non-clinical spend categories

• Experience optimizing group purchasing organization (GPO) relationships while identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing and direct supplier engagement

• Demonstrated success leading sourcing strategy, contract negotiations, and value analysis programs within complex healthcare environments

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management, supplier negotiations, GPO strategies, and digital procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa)

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale spend portfolios and driving cost optimization initiatives

• Advanced negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities

• High emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex organizations with multiple stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience leveraging data to inform sourcing strategies and operational improvements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams

• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Ability to develop, execute, and sustain strategic plans that support institutional goals

Pay

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Schedule

Full time Employee Type: Staff