Senior Director Supply Chain Operations

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• Birmingham, Alabama
• Surgical Care Affiliates
• Sourcing & Procurement
• Regular
• Full-time
• 1
• USD $150,000.00/Yr.
• USD $250,000.00/Yr.
• 36739

Job Description Overview

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

• We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
• We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
• We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
• We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.

Responsibilities

Position Overview: The Senior Director of Sourcing leads Enterprise Sourcing operations, managing a $1 billion spend portfolio. This role involves opportunity assessments, developing and implementing sourcing strategies, partnership with SCA Health's GPO partner, and driving cost savings. The successful candidate will excel in strategic negotiations, team leadership, and managing complex procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the Enterprise Sourcing team to drive performance and professional growth. Foster a results-driven environment.
• Sourcing Strategy: Conduct opportunity assessments, develop effective sourcing strategies, and negotiate contracts for SCA and GPO agreements. Implement sourcing programs in collaboration with stakeholders to align with strategic objectives. Oversee the preparation, issuance, and management of RFP processes; evaluate proposals and financial impacts. Manage supplier pipelines and supply categories, and cultivate strategic relationships to support the Enterprise Sourcing strategy.
• Spend Management: Oversee $1 billion in annual spend, negotiate best-in-class contracts, and identify emerging needs based on key spend trends. Monitor existing contracts to ensure costs are competitive with market trends.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships. Use scorecards and risk assessments to ensure cost and performance excellence. Address performance issues with action plans.
• Operational Excellence: Develop procedures for efficient contract administration and address operational weaknesses. Implement remedies to improve financial control and customer satisfaction.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and report on category-specific data, sourcing effectiveness, and compliance. Report cost savings and operational improvements.
• Stakeholder Management: Work collaboratively with key stakeholders (facilities, physicians, management) to plan, prioritize, and implement sourcing programs that contribute to the organizations strategic objects, drive operational efficiencies, and achieve incremental cost savings.
• Value Proposition: Communicate and promote the value of sourcing strategies. Navigate and execute within a complex stakeholder environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; MBA and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred.
• 7-10+ years in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Understanding of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) or healthcare industry preferred.
• Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and ERP technology; PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and industry-standard contract management, materials management, and reporting software.

USD $150,000.00/Yr. USD $250,000.00/Yr.

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