Associate Administrator, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement - HS Supply Chain Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Associate Administrator, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for directing all activities related to strategic and capital sourcing, value analysis, and procurement services for the health system. This leader serves as the primary architect for cost reduction and value generation across the organization. This position leads the execution of complex sourcing events, high-value negotiations, vendor management, and strategic partnerships with clinical and operational stakeholders to drive savings and operational excellence. The Associate Administrator develops, oversees, and implements scalable strategies for category management, savings reporting, and savings realization that support the health system's financial goals. This position will develop and lead the execution of the enterprise-wide Value Analysis Program and governance framework in coordination with executive leaders across the organization. The leader will ensure alignment between clinical and operational stakeholders to drive evidence-based decision making, reduce unwarranted clinical variation, and optimize the utilization of medical products and services across the continuum of care. This leader will also oversee procurement operations that support the Strategic Sourcing and Category Management architecture. The role directly manages Category Managers responsible for Purchased Services, Capital, Ancillary Services, Perioperative and Nursing Services, Value Analysis Coordinators, and the Procurement Manager, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment.

Essential Duties:

• Leadership and Management • Manages the Strategic Sourcing, Value Analysis, and Procurement teams and collaborates cross-functionally to achieve business objectives related to strategic sourcing, procurement operations, value analysis, supply utilization compliance, and initiative reporting. • Accountable for financial performance, quality, and regulatory compliance • Aligns departmental goals with broader health system strategic priorities. • Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment by demonstrating leadership, accountability, and transparent communication. • Evaluates employee capabilities, delegates responsibilities appropriately, and identifies cross-training opportunities to support team development and operational continuity. • Oversees Category Managers, Value Analysis Coordinators, and the Procurement Manager. • Monitors employee productivity and builds team capacity to support organizational growth. • Provides mentorship and professional development opportunities to ensure a strong leadership pipeline within the supply chain organization.
• Strategy and Process Improvement Management • Develops the strategic business plan for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement functions in alignment with overall health system strategic planning efforts. • Provides oversight of strategic supply chain processes including value analysis, RFP management, capital sourcing reviews, and procurement operations. • Leads non-labor supply and services savings initiatives to ensure fiscally responsible resource utilization across the health system. • Develops and coordinates strategic sourcing and contract development in collaboration with University Partners in Business Services and the Office of General Counsel, ensuring compliance with institutional contracting philosophies. • Establishes metrics and reporting methodologies to monitor supplier and organizational performance related to supply and service expenses. • Provides ongoing analysis and dashboard reporting of key performance indicators, including expense trends, savings performance, and supply utilization. • Establishes and oversees governance structures for value analysis, including multidisciplinary Value Analysis Committees across service lines and facilities. • Serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership and system partner. • Drives enterprise alignment, integration, and continuous improvement.
• Sourcing Operations and Vendor Management • Manages supplier performance by monitoring contract compliance and conducting regular business reviews with strategic suppliers. • Resolves supplier performance issues proactively to minimize operational disruptions. • Leads development of sourcing savings targets through contract renewals and strategic negotiations involving procurement agreements, purchased services agreements, consignment agreements, and GPO contracts. • Partners with clinical and operational leaders to develop and execute complex RFPs and negotiate agreements based on business requirements and data analytics. • Ensures that supplier agreements support the financial and operational interests of both the Health System and the University. • Oversees implementation of GPO contracts to maximize contract coverage, product standardization, and rebate opportunities. • Develops departmental policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), to