Director Strategic Sourcing - Full Time / Days - Center City

About the Role

The Director of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for strategic planning and tactical execution of sourcing strategies within the Jefferson enterprise. This role focuses on optimizing costs, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and enhancing supplier performance. The Director will lead direct reports in strategic sourcing initiatives, manage strategic vendor relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive savings and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage team members to implement category-specific sourcing strategies, aligning with departmental goals.
• Implement appropriate contract lifecycle management principles in furtherance of enterprise goals, operational needs, and risk management strategies.
• Develop an annual category management strategy in consultation with AVP(s), VP of Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Implement key performance indicators in consultation with AVP(s) and VP of Strategic Sourcing.
• Conduct market analysis and trend monitoring to influence supplier selection and negotiations.
• Present bid opportunities to key stakeholders to help influence contract decisions and remove barriers to realize value.
• Implement the use of proper tools (e.g., ERP, GPO, EDI) and information to support organizational needs, aligned with innovative market trends.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative stakeholders to ensure sourcing aligns with patient care and operational needs.
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives to improve the financial performance of category spend.
• Manage a team, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and best practices.
• Train and upskill junior staff, providing ongoing mentoring to direct reports on professional growth and personal goals.
• Encourage educational opportunities for team members to complement their respective professions and capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, contract administration, or value analysis.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Team-building and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) or equivalent certification.
• CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management (Institute for Supply Management).

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting and standing.
• Frequent keyboard use.
• Additional activities specific to patient care providers may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Schedule

Workday Day (United States of America)

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, providing access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (e.g., per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.