[Remote] Dir Procurement-24010

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rush University Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution seeking a Director of Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement operations and supplier management across the health system, managing over $1 billion in annual spend, and ensuring strategic alignment with various stakeholders.


Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and lead an enterprise supplier management framework that includes supplier segmentation, performance scorecards, QBRs, corrective action plans, and executive-level governance
  • Assume primary accountability for strategic supplier management activities, ensuring consistent methodology, transparency, and cross-functional input
  • Drive supplier outcomes related to cost, quality, service, risk, innovation, and ESG - collaborating closely with Finance, Sourcing, Value Analysis, and operational leaders
  • Promote supplier-enabled innovation by facilitating pilots, co-development opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives with high-value partners
  • Oversee Clinical and Non-Clinical Purchasing teams for Rush System. Maintain primary Distributor relationship and processes, including the use of 3PL program
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing to ensure that sourcing strategies, category roadmaps, rebates, and award decisions translate into executable contracts, catalog structures, and P2P workflows that fully enable compliant spend
  • Oversee the end-to-end Procurement and P2P process, including requisitioning, purchasing, PO management, ensuring alignment with sourcing decisions, contract terms, and system controls
  • Implement and maintain common standards for pricing accuracy, contract language, terms and conditions, and data structures to support accurate, actionable spend analytics
  • Collaborate with Finance to align procurement and supplier strategies with budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction targets, shifting appropriate decision-making authority into Strategic Procurement where it enhances speed, accountability, and value
  • Partner with Value Analysis and operational leaders to support product conversions and technology transitions, including planning, communication, training, and post-implementation monitoring
  • Ensure that Procurement and Supplier Management functions provide strong analytical, contracting, and operational support to Value Analysis teams and committees
  • Integrate change management practices into procurement and supplier initiatives to minimize disruption, support adoption, and ensure measurable benefits realization
  • Support ESG team’s requirements for reporting progress on key metrics tied to suppliers
  • Lead Strategic Procurement team focused on service, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Coach and develop leaders and staff; foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages problem-solving, experimentation, and cross-functional partnership
  • Represent Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management in system-level committees, governance forums, and external partnerships (e.g., GPOs, collaboratives)
  • Drive Accountability in team with consistent tracking of metrics, KPIs, and advocate for them related departments within and around Supply Chain

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
  • A minimum of five years of progressively increasing management experience within supply chain management and/or hospital operations, preferably in a healthcare environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier management concepts with a record of cost reduction and value creation
  • Experience partnering with Finance on budgets, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change across complex organizations
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills; proficiency in ERP Supply Chain and related digital solutions
  • Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Advanced strategic procurement and supplier management expertise (ideally in healthcare)
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Deep ERP/P2P experience (preferably Workday)
  • Proven ability to manage supplier performance (scorecards/QBRs), lead complex change, and influence senior leaders while building high-performing teams
  • Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospital Administration, or related field preferred
  • Experience with Workday, Academic Medical Centers preferred

Company Overview

  • Rush University Medical Center offers healthcare services for children and adults, clinical trials, medical education and training services. It was founded in 1837, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.rush.edu/.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Rush University Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 64 in 2025, 85 in 2024, 64 in 2023, 81 in 2022, 65 in 2021, 66 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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