Director of Supply Chain Sourcing and Category Management

About the role

Help lead health care into the future. As one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

The Director of Supply Chain Sourcing & Category Management leads strategic sourcing across medical supplies and equipment to support patient care while driving cost savings. You'll develop category strategies, negotiate contracts, and build supplier partnerships that deliver innovation and value across Banner Health's multi-state operations. Using data analytics and market intelligence, you'll identify cost-reduction opportunities while collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to align sourcing decisions with patient care goals. Leading a team of analysts and administrators, you'll communicate results to executive leadership and foster continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery through strategic supply chain leadership at one of the nation's leading nonprofit health systems. Seeking experience in sourcing of Ortho Implants and Neurosurgical products.

This position is full-time for Banner Health Corp, remote with some requirements for Banner facility site visits.

Core responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management strategies for assigned spend areas (e.g., medical/surgical, pharmaceuticals, purchased services, capital equipment).
• Align sourcing initiatives with organizational priorities, clinical outcomes, and cost-reduction goals.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and performance.
• Negotiate complex contracts ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for savings and standardization.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure sourcing decisions support patient care and operational efficiency.
• Communicate category strategies and outcomes to executive leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators and analysts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Seven or more years of similar purchasing experience, including capital equipment purchase, RFP development, bid analysis, contract negotiation and contracting.
• Extensive knowledge of products, procurement and contracting processes in healthcare.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, directing, communications, negotiations and statistical analysis.
• Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and effectively to meet multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet computer software applications.
• Ability to travel to any company facility for meetings and product or service assessment.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong category management, negotiation and contract management skills.
• Expertise in data analytics and market research.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of health care regulations, GPOs, and industry best practices.