Department:11497 Enterprise Corporate - Supply Chain: Sourcing and CVA
Status:Full time
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:Fully remote
Monday to Friday, 8-5pm EST
Pay Range:$54.90 - $82.35
Major Responsibilities - Develops and executes category strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, and risk assessments to optimize cost, quality, and service.
- Serves as subject matter expert for assigned categories, driving standardization, supplier performance, innovation, and value creation.
- Leads and coaches a team of sourcing professionals, building technical expertise, leadership capability, and business acumen.
- Manages end to end sourcing processes, including supplier identification, negotiations, contracting, and policy compliant execution.
- Drives cost optimization initiatives through utilization analysis, pricing strategies, standardization, and value-based purchasing.
- Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships with clinical, operational, financial leaders, and key suppliers to align sourcing decisions.
- Supports supplier relationship and performance management, including evaluations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Uses data and analytics to track performance, prepare reports, and communicate sourcing outcomes, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
- Identifies and mitigates sourcing risks, supporting resiliency planning, regulatory compliance, and contingency strategies.
- Executes multiyear category plans and budgets, ensuring sourcing activities align with enterprise goals, quality standards, and ethical requirements.
Minimum Job Requirements Education- Bachelor's Degree required; 5 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare supply chain will be considered in lieu of a degree
Certification / Registration / License Experience- Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, contracting, procurement, materials management, logistics, and finance in a healthcare setting. Non-healthcare industry experience will be considered in lieu of direct healthcare experience.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities- Mastery of sourcing tactics with knowledge in system-wide sourcing and purchasing strategies, processes, and programs which support a service focused, cost effective, and centralized model.
- Demonstrated successful contract negotiation skills and ability to establish and administer complex contracts for products and services.
- Sound knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes.
- Interchange and internet-based procurement transaction processes knowledge with exposure to broader issues such as Continuous Replenishment Processes or Vendor Managed Inventories.
- Skills developing strategic and tactical plans to meet business objectives in a large healthcare system.
- Knowledge of contract law and related legal and financial policies.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with senior administrators, department leaders,
physicians, vendors, and clinical staff to support Advocate Health's acquisition goals. - Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards (i.e. DNV, JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Fire Protection Organization requirements.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions- This position requires limited regional and national travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to a normal office environment.
Preferred Job Requirements Preferred Education- Master's Degree preferred.
Preferred Experience- Prior experience in leadership or managerial role including but not limited to planning, directing, and leading a high-performing team centralized in sourcing functions, value analysis, the standardization of products, and the implementation of best practice and cost containment initiatives is preferred.
Preferred Certification / Registration / License - Certified Resource & Materials Professional (CMRP) preferred but not required- American Hospital Association (AHA)
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
