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.
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- 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
Certification / Registration / License
Experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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- 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.
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 a 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
