Job Description
The Director of Contract Sourcing is responsible for the strategic direction and execution for contracting and sourcing at Springfield Clinic. Serves as the executive for negotiating all contracts (Capital, Products and Services) for non-labor spend. Ensures the department has a robust contract life cycle management program to include, but not limited to; team building and team management, information technology, and processes. Executes a strategy that fosters total cost of ownership (TCO) which is most beneficial to both stakeholders and patients. Works alongside the executive team leveraging enterprise-wide purchasing volume, marketability, and innovation in sourcing for non-acute segment. Works closely with Providers, Admin and other Senior Leaders across the clinic. Serves/Participates on GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) committee with other non-acute organizations.

Job Relationships
Reports to the Director of Supply Chain

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for all the operational, managerial, and strategic aspects of contracting and sourcing for all non-labor spend at Springfield Clinic
• Stays actively engaged cross-functionally with other non-acute organizations throughout the Midwest to improve processes and service levels. Plays a leadership role with our GPOs (Vizient/Stratum)
• Responsible for delivering significant financial, quality, and service results
• Manages the portfolio for all large spend contracts (products, services, and capital spend)
• Documents and Reports savings from sourcing efforts and validates with finance leadership
• Works directly with Finance leadership to execute on P2P (procure to pay) and B2B (budget to pay) processes
• Develops, Implements, and executes an agile strategic sourcing plan which keeps pace with industry best practices
• Develops/Implements/Executes Budget-to-Pay process which fully captures capital outlays from budget inception to payments (service and commodities)
• Implements best in class Vendor Scorecards for strategic suppliers
• Acts as Springfield Clinics subject matter expert on contract lifecycle management; planning and forecasting, solicitation, evaluation and award
• Conducts contract negotiations for terms and conditions while updating leadership on the best course of action regarding procurement methods
• Facilitates dispute resolution with respect to contracts managed
• Responsible for leveraging supply chain analytics and enterprise resource planning platforms while maximizing internal resources to garner the best contract transactions and value propositions with suppliers
• Works in tandem with Supply Chain Operations for market research activities in all areas to ensure that Springfield Clinic is receiving the best pricing consistent with established industry standards
• Thorough knowledgeable of all goods and service needs of the Clinic
• Active as a member of the AHRMM (Association of Healthcare Resource Materials Managers)
• Adherence to Springfield Clinic’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards
• Personally models and enforces ethical practices in all business transactions
• Responsible for reporting any unethical practices from external vendors or their sales staff
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Working Environment

• Normal office environment

PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA4

Education/Experience

• Masters degree (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related area required
• Five (5+) years of sourcing and contract management experience
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Five years of managerial leadership is highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare supply chain, product, service, software, and equipment knowledge preferred
• Capable of team motivation, public speaking, leveraging data, and adoption of leading edge technology
• Knowledge of medical products and services is preferred
• (CSCP) Certified Supply Chain Professional is preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Public speaking
• Contract negotiations
• Capable of operationalizing large teams, establishing operating model structures, and standardizing processes
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Microsoft Office software skills required
• Possess the ability to work with internal and external personnel and suppliers in an effective and professional manner
• Capable of working under stress while providing high-quality service
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions
• Ability to lead projects and engagements at any level in the organization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral