System Director, Strategic Sourcing - FT Days

System Director, Strategic Sourcing - FT Days

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Location: Fullerton, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Procurement and Contracting
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $149,700.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $297,700.00/Yr.

Position Summary

The System Director, Strategic Sourcing and Contracting is responsible for enterprise leadership, administrative oversight, and systemwide coordination of all strategic sourcing, contracting, and value analysis functions across UCI Health. The incumbent is accountable for the development and execution of systemwide sourcing strategies that advance financial stewardship, clinical value, supply continuity, and operational performance. This role oversees the full sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, supplier strategy, competitive sourcing events, contract negotiation, value analysis governance, and contract lifecycle management. The System Director provides oversight to Strategic Sourcing Analysts, Contract Administrators, and functional managers responsible for contracting and clinical value analysis, and is responsible for the selection, orientation, training, performance management, and professional development of all assigned coworkers. This position collaborates closely with physician leaders, clinical operations, finance, and executive leadership to ensure sourcing decisions support high‑quality patient care while achieving measurable financial and operational outcomes, and advises executive leadership on how strategic sourcing and contracting may impact organizational strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in healthcare supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing
• Strong understanding of healthcare clinical supply chains and value analysis programs
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, spend analysis, and supplier performance measurement
• Strong ability to effectively work across the organization at all levels
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives involving clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders
• Minimum 8 years’ experience of progressive management responsibility
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in a related setting
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience managing professional sourcing or contracting teams
• Experience overseeing enterprise contracting programs and contract lifecycle management processes
• Experience managing professional staff and developing high‑performing teams
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; advanced ability to deal with broad and diverse constituencies using advanced customer service orientation and skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiating large‑scale supplier agreements
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, CPP, AVAAP, or Lean Six Sigma
• Master’s degree in business administration, public health, health administration, or related field
• Experience working within academic medical centers or multi‑hospital health systems
• Experience participating in group purchasing organization (GPO) or systemwide sourcing initiatives

Total Rewards

Benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. The university is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.

Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

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