Director Strategic Sourcing

Overview

Department 11497 Enterprise Corporate - Supply Chain: Sourcing and CVA

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Remote

Pay Range: $68.20 - $102.30

Major Responsibilities

• Sets enterprise sourcing strategy for multiple categories representing ~$4B in annual spend, owning value creation, governance, and supplier ecosystem design.
• Designs and executes multiyear sourcing strategies aligned to enterprise priorities such as cost reduction, resiliency, sustainability, and vertical integration.
• Leads end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and compliance governance.
• Partner with executive and cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing, value analysis, clinical needs, finance, and operational priorities.
• Drives cost savings and value optimization through data-driven analysis, standardization, utilization controls, and total delivered cost management.
• Builds and maintains strategic supplier relationships, overseeing performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads and develops a high-performing sourcing organization, fostering talent development, succession planning, engagement, and inclusive leadership.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing enterprise decisions through clear, persuasive, data-backed recommendations.
• Establishes metrics, reporting, and governance to measure sourcing impact on cost, quality, risk, and organizational outcomes.
• Ensures ethical, compliant, and resilient sourcing operations, managing risk, budgets, policies, and adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 7 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare supply chain will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Certification / Registration / License

• N/A

Experience

• Requires minimum 7 years of experience in insourcing, 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

• 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 (e.g., DNV, JCAHO), OSHA, and NFPA requirements.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, work within deadlines with high attention to detail, and 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; may 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 a leadership or managerial role including planning, directing, and leading a high-performing team centralized in-sourcing functions, value analysis, standardization of products, and implementation of best practices and cost containment initiatives preferred.

Preferred Certification / Registration / License

• Certified Resource & Materials Professional (CMRP) preferred but not required - American Hospital Association

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.

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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit health system with a wide network of hospitals and care locations, committed to equitable care for all, with a focus on clinical innovation, health outcomes, and value-based care.

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