Director Strategic Sourcing at Boston Medical Center | chakrie

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, combined with a minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement (preferably in a healthcare environment), which must include at least 5 years of formal supervisory experience managing professional staff; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) combined with 12+ years of progressive healthcare supply chain leadership experience within a highly complex, multi-entity, or matrixed health system.

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) certification, or Institute for Supply Management Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation.
Mastery of Healthcare Sourcing: Expert knowledge of healthcare supply chain dynamics, including clinical products, medical/surgical categories, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), and progressive contracting mechanisms.
Advanced Financial & Quantitative Acumen: Ability to analyze large, complex volumes of spend data, build predictive cost-containment models, and evaluate spend-per-case metrics to identify savings opportunities.
Executive Negotiation & Relationship Management: High-level negotiation, contract design, and supplier relationship management skills, with a proven track record of optimizing cost, quality, and service outcomes.
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Superior communication and change management skills, with the ability to influence, facilitate consensus, and establish credibility with senior leadership, physicians, and cross-functional clinical committees.
Systems & ERP Literacy: Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and advanced healthcare ERP infrastructure (e.g., Workday, Lawson, Epic).

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