Corporate Director, Sourcing/Contracting at Emory Healthcare

Tucker, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Strategy, Contracting, Strategic Leadership, Value Creation, Cost Reduction, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Partnership, Governance, Category Management, Negotiation, Contract Lifecycle Management, People Leadership, Process Excellence, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Data Analytics, Change Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more 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 optimization Translate organizational goals into category-specific sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, compliance, sustainability, and supplier diversity Serve 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 contracts Fostering culture of creativity, process, and unity - i.e. aligning stakeholders using well defined sourcing processes and tools and tracking compliance and performance Establish a category management model Partner closely with executive leadership, clinicians, researchers, and business owners to understand needs, challenges, and objectives related to suppliers and contracts Act as a trusted advisor, influencing decisions through data-driven insights, market expertise, and strong business acumen Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and governance structures to ensure alignment, transparency, and accountability Champion 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 outcomes Direct supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting processes to achieve best value, preferred terms, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation Develop and leverage supplier relationships and capabilities to support innovation, continuity of supply, and long-term value Oversee contract lifecycle management, including development, execution, storage, performance monitoring, and compliance Ensure a centralized, accurate, and accessible contract and sourcing repository People & Team Leadership Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of sourcing and contracting professionals Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth Oversee all aspects of people leadership, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement Develop 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 experience Partner with Supply Chain Operations, Finance, Digital, and other stakeholders to drive end-to-end process integration and optimization Leverage 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 practices Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies Identify 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 stakeholders Lead change management efforts associated with new sourcing strategies, processes, systems, and policies Promote 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 officeMinimum Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field Experience: 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 systemsCertifications (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.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Director will lead a team of indirect sourcing and contracting professionals, developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals for patient care and academic excellence. This role is accountable for strategic leadership, stakeholder partnership, managing sourcing/contracting activities, and leading the team to achieve optimal commercial and contractual outcomes.