Director Strategic Sourcing & Contracting

The Director of Sourcing & Contracting reports to the VP of Supply Chain and provides leadership for the hospital’s strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and value analysis functions. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies for supplies, purchased services, capital equipment, and clinical products to support cost savings, contract compliance, standardization, quality outcomes, and patient safety. The Director ensures sourcing and Value Analysis decisions are data-driven, clinically appropriate, financially responsible, and aligned with the organization’s quality, safety, and operational goals. The Director partners with physicians, clinical stakeholders, senior leaders, department directors, finance, legal, and suppliers to advance standardization, manage expenses, improve contract compliance, and support effective resource utilization. This role serves as a change leader and relationship builder, promoting Supply Chain as a collaborative, service-oriented function focused on meeting organizational and customer needs.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years Supply Chain related experience in a hospital setting to include experience with purchasing, materials management, GPO contracting, contract negotiations, strategic sourcing. One year of progressive participation in and responsibility for process improvement/savings implementation projects and / or quality management efforts.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Excellent working knowledge of computer software such as Excel, Access, and computerized materials management systems. Excellent oral, written ,interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to interact with all levels of organization including senior leadership. Self motivated with strong analytical and contract negotiations skills.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelors - Business Administration, Bachelors - Health Administration, Bachelors - Finance, Bachelors - Related Field, Preferred: Masters - Related Field #J-18808-Ljbffr NKC Health