Director Healthcare Sourcing and Category Management

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspirea high-performing sourcing and vendor management team, aligning efforts with enterprise goals and our core mission and values.

• Define and executea long-term, forward-thinking sourcing strategy that delivers innovation, cost efficiency, and business value across assigned categories.

• Oversee end-to-end sourcing operations, including category management, strategic and tactical sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, procurement analytics, and technology enablement.

• Establish and maintaina comprehensive vendor governance framework that ensures compliance, transparency, and accountability.

• Drive performance excellenceby developing and publishing vendor scorecards and key performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

• Champion best practicesby training business stakeholders on vendor management policies, governance protocols, and compliance standards.

• Shape the vision and directionof the sourcing and vendor management function, ensuring alignment with enterprise sourcing strategies and guiding principles.

• Manage and mentorteams responsible for sourcing strategy execution, operational activities, and stakeholder training on vendor management playbooks and processes.

• Collaborate cross-functionallywith internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly.

• Promote ethical standardsand ensure strong compliance across all sourcing and vendor management activities.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and operational excellence throughout the organization.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of broad-based experience in strategic sourcing or category management.

• 5 years of people leadership experience.

• Strong background in sourcing strategy development with significant experience working with financial accounting, procurement related economic and financial analyses, contract management, and supplier management concepts.

• Significant project management experience related to sourcing activities.

• In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field

Bonus Points

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies across complex, multi-category healthcare environments including healthcare analytics, care management, payment integrity, and pharmacy.

• Deep expertise in contract negotiation and drafting, with a strong track record of securing favorable terms and mitigating risk.

• Proficient in leveraging procurement technologies and analytics platforms to drive data-informed decision-making.

• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Experienced in leading high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and providing coaching and mentorship to support professional growth and long-term career development.

• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks within sourcing and category management.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills, with a focus on driving strategic transformation.

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community.

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.

• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.

• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.

• 401k match including an annual company contribution