Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

## Description **Supply Chain Lead (Healthcare)** **Position Summary** We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead with a strong background in healthcare sourcing, vendor management, and strategic cost containment. This role is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating high-value contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of medical, clinical, and operational materials in compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate brings 3-5+ years of procurement experience, preferably within hospitals, healthcare systems, medical device companies, or healthcare service organizations. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management** - Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and indirect services. - Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and service-level agreements (SLAs). - Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities. - Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations **Vendor & Relationship Management** - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs). - Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance. - Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors. - Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans **Compliance & Regulatory Alignment** - Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies. - Support compliance with organizations such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and The Joint Commission. - Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready contract files. **Financial & Operational Impact** - Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives. - Track procurement KPIs including spend analytics, savings targets, supplier performance metrics, and inventory optimization. - Collaborate with finance and clinical leadership to align procurement strategies with patient care goals. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** - Partner with clinical teams to evaluate product substitutions and value analysis initiatives. - Work closely with operations, finance, and compliance departments. - Support system implementations (ERP, inventory management, or supply chain systems) **Qualifications** **Required** - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field. - 5–10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3–5 years in healthcare. - Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts ($1M+ preferred). - Strong knowledge of healthcare supply chains, medical products, and vendor compliance standards. - Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP). - Advanced Excel and spend analytics skills **Preferred** - Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field). - Professional certification such as CPSM, C.P.M., or CSCP. - Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). - Lean or Six Sigma certification. **Core Competencies** - Strategic negotiation and cost containment - Vendor relationship management - Healthcare regulatory awareness - Analytical and financial acumen - Risk management and supply continuity planning - Executive-level communication skills **Performance Expectations** - Achieve 5–10% annual cost savings across assigned spend categories. - Maintain =98% on-time supplier performance. - Ensure zero major compliance findings related to procurement activities. - Improve contract cycle time and sourcing efficiency. **Background Check Requirement:** Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law