Director Strategic Sourcing (Full-Time/Day) Center City

Job Details The Director of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for strategic planning and tactical execution of sourcing strategies within the Jefferson enterprise. This role focuses on optimizing costs, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, and enhancing supplier performance. The Director will lead direct reports in strategic sourcing initiatives, manage strategic vendor relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive savings and operational efficiency. Job Description Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Strategic Leadership: Develop and manage team members to implement category-specific sourcing strategies, aligning with departmental goals. Develop and manage team members to implement appropriate contract lifecycle management principles in furtherance of enterprise goals, operational needs, and risk management strategies, as applicable. Develop an annual category management strategy in consultation with the AVP(s) and VP of Strategic Sourcing, as well as other Supply Chain leadership and appropriate stakeholders, as applicable. Implements key performance indicators in consultation with the AVP(s) and VP of Strategic Sourcing. Policies and procedures: Implements sourcing policies and category strategies in alignment with executive directives. Vendor and contract management: Lead contract negotiations and supplier relationship management within sourcing categories. Memorialize terms and conditions that reflect the outcome of the sourcing and negotiation efforts and meet ideal Jefferson contracting criteria. Execute high level strategies with strategic supplier partners, manage overall supplier relationships. Identify opportunities with supplier partners by conducting quarterly business reviews, as applicable. Market analysis and trend monitoring: Influences supplier selection and negotiations. Presents bid opportunities to key stakeholders to help influence contract decisions and remove barriers to realize value. Implement the use of proper tools (i.e., ERP, GPO, EDI, etc.) and information to support organizational needs, in alignment with innovative market trends. Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with clinical and administrative stakeholders to ensure sourcing aligns with patient care and operational needs. Financial and operational performance: Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives to improve the financial performance of category spend. Leadership & team development: Manage a team, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and best practices. Train and upskill junior staff. Provides mentoring to direct reports on an ongoing basis in terms of developing professional growth and personal goals. Encourage educational opportunities with team members to complement their respective professions and capabilities. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in healthcare administration, business, or related field. AND Experience: 7+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement, contract administration, or value analysis Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) or equivalent certification preferred. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here

Created: 2026-03-10