Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Corporate Director, Sourcing/Contracting Division Emory Healthcare Inc. Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30345 Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta Department EHI Purchasing Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 160076 Job Category Business Operations Schedule 8a-4:30p Standard Hours 40 Hours Hourly Minimum USD $0.00/Hr. Hourly Midpoint USD $0.00/Hr. Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The Corporate Director leads a high-performing team of indirect sourcing and contracting professionals and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, clinicians, researchers, and business partners.

 

The role is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with organizational priorities, support patient care and academic excellence, and advance the maturity of the supply chain function.

 

Strategic Leadership & Value Creation

Establish and execute a comprehensive enterprise sourcing and contracting strategy that supports clinical excellence, research advancement, financial stewardship, and operational resilience.Proactively identify and lead opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, supplier-enabled innovation, risk mitigation, and process optimizationTranslate organizational goals into category-specific sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, compliance, sustainability, and supplier diversityServe as a strategic thought leader in supply chain transformation, leveraging best practices, analytics, and market intelligence to continuously evolve the function

Stakeholder Partnership & Governance

Establish a strategy for governance to include:Accurately identifying and categorize 100% of your indirect spend
Enhancing control - i.e. percentage of your high-dollar purchased services are under a standardized, measurable contractsFostering culture of creativity, process, and unity - i.e. aligning stakeholders using well defined sourcing processes and tools and tracking compliance and performanceEstablish a category management modelPartner closely with executive leadership, clinicians, researchers, and business owners to understand needs, challenges, and objectives related to suppliers and contractsAct as a trusted advisor, influencing decisions through data-driven insights, market expertise, and strong business acumenLead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and governance structures to ensure alignment, transparency, and accountabilityChampion a customer-centric mindset that enhances service levels and strengthens relationships across the Healthcare enterprise

Indirect Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management

Lead enterprise sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities for goods and services, ensuring optimal commercial and contractual outcomesDirect supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting processes to achieve best value, preferred terms, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigationDevelop and leverage supplier relationships and capabilities to support innovation, continuity of supply, and long-term valueOversee contract lifecycle management, including development, execution, storage, performance monitoring, and complianceEnsure a centralized, accurate, and accessible contract and sourcing repository

People & Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of sourcing and contracting professionalsCreate a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growthOversee all aspects of people leadership, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagementDevelop talent through mentoring, training, and exposure to strategic initiatives, ensuring a deep and sustainable bench of procurement expertise

Process Excellence & Systems Enablement

Lead and support enterprise procure-to-pay (P2P) process improvements, system enhancements, and policy updates to increase efficiency, compliance, and user experiencePartner with Supply Chain Operations, Finance, Digital, and other stakeholders to drive end-to-end process integration and optimizationLeverage data, analytics, and technology to inform decision-making, track performance, and demonstrate value

Compliance, Risk & Policy Management

Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel to develop and maintain standardized contract templates that align with organizational risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and best practicesEnsure sourcing and contracting activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policiesIdentify and mitigate supplier, contractual, and market risks to protect the organization and ensure continuity of supply

Education, Training & Change Leadership

Design and implement sourcing and contracting education and training programs for supply chain staff and internal stakeholdersLead change management efforts associated with new sourcing strategies, processes, systems, and policiesPromote supply chain literacy and strategic engagement across the organization

Travel: Travel may be required between Emory affiliated locations.
Work Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related fieldExperience: 10 years of experience required and 5 years of progressive leadership experience in sourcing, contracting, procurement, or supply chain, preferably within healthcare, higher education, or a complex regulated environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Demonstrated success leading teams, driving transformation, and delivering measurable value.
2. Strong negotiation, financial, and analytical skills.
3. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree (MBA, MHA, or equivalent)Experience: enterprise ERP and contract management systems
Certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma)

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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