Director of Sourcing

Overview Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: SC Sourcing Job Summary Position Overview: The Director of Sourcing is a leadership role responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for sourcing and supplier management within the organization. This individual will lead a team of professionals to ensure the acquisition of goods and services aligns with organizational objectives, cost-efficiency, sustainability, and quality standards. The Director will establish strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and oversee sourcing operations to drive innovation, mitigate risk, and ensure operational excellence. Required Skills 5+ years contract negotiation 5+ years people management Value analysis experience Budget management experience CLM experience preferred Healthcare experience preferred Responsibilities Develop goals and objectives for the department based on interpretation of institutional policy and goals Plan to achieve goals or establish priorities Help department understand, share and support the vision Initiate changes in or develop new policies, procedures and/or methods Analyze long-range impact of decisions and plans Ensure the most effective operations of the department through program development, process improvement and coordination/integration of processes with other departments Design, implement, evaluate and market programs to maximize clinical outcomes, functional status, patient/customer satisfaction and reimbursement Standardize services, processes, resources, and practice to improve efficiency Supervision to include responsibility for planning, coordinating, and controlling the work and procedures; provide advice/consultation to staff regarding problems Adjust work schedules or project priorities to meet emergencies or changing conditions Participate on departmental and/or interdepartmental committees to address problems and facilitate information exchange about programs, problems, etc. Provide information to others (oral or written) to explain/clarify problems, issues or requests Participate in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of department problems and concerns Analyze and evaluate ongoing department programs to identify areas where adjustments/improvements are needed Develop staffing plans to ensure developmental objectives are being met Define and achieve financial targets in support of business goals of the institution Prepare an annual operating budget for a unit or department, including direct labor, material and supplies, services, equipment maintenance and replacement Present and justify a proposed budget (operating and capital expenditure) to a management review committee Evaluate organizational functions and structures to best determine the allocation and utilization of resources Analyze and evaluate budget variance to determine cause Prepare justification or develop alternatives for cost containment/reduction Project future budgets based upon analysis of current operations Create and exceed service standards utilizing key service dimension and from knowledge of patient/customer expectations and best practice Establish service standards for the department and determine if service standards are compatible with financial targets Ensure that the service standards are met or exceeded by utilizing customer satisfaction, best practices and market information to improve customer service and satisfaction Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. Core Accountabilities and Capabilities Core Accountabilities : Organizational Impact; Problem Solving/Complexity of work; Breadth of Knowledge; Team Interaction. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change Position Qualifications Responsibilities Certifications Work Experience Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 5 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr