Director, Procurement Systems and Operations

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical sourcing strategy to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency, and improve patient care outcomes across clinical categories, including laboratory, imaging, medical devices, and physician preference items
  • Evaluate and assist in vendor selection for clinical equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals, and support services, ensuring compliance with internal, external, and regulatory standards
  • Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions, emphasizing innovation, quality improvement, and future-facing trends in clinical care delivery
  • Initiate and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures specific to clinical sourcing, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and clinical needs
  • Identify and drive new sourcing opportunities and initiatives that expand clinical capabilities while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency
  • Establish objectives, key performance metrics, and benchmarks for clinical sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and enterprise-wide strategic goals
  • Lead daily operational decision-making, monitor industry changes, and identify opportunities to enhance clinical sourcing’s competitive positioning
  • Define, track, and report on operational and financial outcomes, ensuring continuous situational awareness of key performance indicators and resource utilization
• Operational Performance:
  • Collaborate with hospital executives, supply chain leadership, and clinical teams to assess sourcing needs, streamline processes, reduce costs, and support patient care outcomes
  • Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate vendor contracts, and establish long-term partnerships with suppliers and service providers to optimize clinical supply categories while mitigating risks
  • Stay current on industry and technological trends impacting clinical sourcing, evaluating their impact on patient care, operational performance, and organizational strategy
  • Analyze market offerings, emerging technologies, and pricing models to inform strategic planning and sourcing decision-making
  • Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong collaborative relationships that support clinical sourcing goals
  • Ensure effective contract and category management across clinical services, aligning supply strategies with patient volume, utilization trends, and operational demands
  • Possess experience in GPO contracting, local contracting, and government contracting relevant to clinical categories
  • Develop and deliver executive briefings to senior leadership, providing insights on sourcing performance, risk mitigation, and strategic opportunities
  • Perform related duties as required to support departmental and organizational objectives
• Staff Development:
  • Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate clinical sourcing staff, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance
  • Manage staff development initiatives focused on professional growth, retention, and alignment with departmental and organizational priorities
  • Conduct performance appraisals and provide ongoing feedback to staff to enhance team productivity and career development
  • Collaborate with clinical, finance, and operational teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with organizational goals
• Financial Management:
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for clinical sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and organizational strategy
  • Oversee cost analysis and financial performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost containment across clinical categories
  • Ensure financial accountability for all clinical contracts, working closely with finance teams to achieve cost targets while maintaining quality and service standards
  • Develop and manage financial reporting systems, providing senior leadership with transparent, accurate data on sourcing performance and cost savings initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management or other related discipline from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of satisfactory, full-time paid responsible experience in information processing, program management, systems development or related activity in a large governmental agency, hospital or health care facility, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial capacity;
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in “1” above, and five (5) years of experience, as described in #2 above, one (1) year of which must have been in a managerial capacity;
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

Department Preferences

• Expertise in healthcare supply chain management and clinical sourcing operations across multiple clinical categories
• Procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation experience within clinical supply and service lines
• Proficiency in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, supplier performance evaluation, and development of operational and financial metrics
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, eProcurement systems, spend analytics tools, and other supply chain management technologies
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience with progressive leadership responsibility, specifically in clinical sourcing or healthcare supply chain management

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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