Job Details

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.

Job Description

Job Duties

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.