Head of Business Continuity Planning

Strategic Sourcing ManagerAt Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.This is a hybrid role, averaging two (2) days a week in West Allis, WI. These days in-office would likely be Tuesday/Thursday, but could fluctuate based on business need.Job Summary The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for Children's across assigned categories while providing end to end oversight of supplier contracts and portfolios. This role partners closely with internal Children's stakeholders to drive cost optimization, mitigate risk, standardize products and services, and ensure compliant, value based contracting that supports enterprise objectives. The Sourcing Manager serves as a lead negotiator, contract owner, and trusted advisor to Children's leadership, balancing market intelligence, supplier performance, and contract lifecycle management.Essential FunctionsProvide overall contract portfolio management. Work on a team of contract managers. Help iterate consistent contracting and spend evaluation tools.Serve as lead negotiator for equipment, goods, and services contracts, developing negotiation strategies that advance organizational priorities. Draft, review, negotiate, and execute contracts in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT, Analytics, and other stakeholders. Ensures all internal processes are completed prior to contract signature.Partner with clinical, operational, financial, and supply chain stakeholders to align sourcing and contracting strategies with business and patient care needs.Maintain complete contract documentation, including negotiation records, redlines, agreement summaries, and signature memorandums.Ensure incorporation of system approved terms and conditions and adherence to regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements.Facilitate business reviews, supplier evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor supplier performance against quality, service, cost, and compliance standards and lead corrective actions as needed. Track and report portfolio value, savings, and contract compliance metrics.Provide direct oversight of contract changes. Review the analyses of changes to price, models, levels of service, quality, quantity of materials, and estimated delivery dates. In alignment with the Value Analysis Program, form recommendations for departments to consider regarding product evaluations, conversions, and supply standardization.Administer contract compliance oversight, including monitoring changes to pricing, service levels, product specifications, and delivery commitments.EducationBachelor's Degree in related field requiredMaster's Degree preferredExperience7+ years overall Supply Chain experience required5+ years Strategic Sourcing related experience requiredPortfolio management experience requiredContracting & negotiation experience requiredHealthcare experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced skills in planning, project management, analytics, and negotiating.Excellent interpersonal communication skills necessary to successfully coordinate work with Children's leaders and staff, and suppliers.In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of purchasing, logistics, business management principles, and business math, including business case development, cash flow analysis and deal valuations.Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Windows based software, must include Outlook, Excel and Word experience with Access and PowerPoint experience.Knowledge (education/experience) of contract workflow, terminology and contract editing/redlining practices is required.Strong analytical capabilities, including business case development, financial evaluation, and total cost analysis.Required for All JobsThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.