Department: 11497 Enterprise Corporate - Supply Chain: Sourcing and CVA Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Fully remote Monday to Friday, 8-5pm EST Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Major Responsibilities Develops and executes category strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, and risk assessments to optimize cost, quality, and service. Serves as subject matter expert for assigned categories, driving standardization, supplier performance, innovation, and value creation. Leads and coaches a team of sourcing professionals, building technical expertise, leadership capability, and business acumen. Manages end to end sourcing processes, including supplier identification, negotiations, contracting, and policy compliant execution. Drives cost optimization initiatives through utilization analysis, pricing strategies, standardization, and value-based purchasing. Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships with clinical, operational, financial leaders, and key suppliers to align sourcing decisions. Supports supplier relationship and performance management, including evaluations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts. Uses data and analytics to track performance, prepare reports, and communicate sourcing outcomes, risks, and recommendations to leadership. Identifies and mitigates sourcing risks, supporting resiliency planning, regulatory compliance, and contingency strategies. Executes multiyear category plans and budgets, ensuring sourcing activities align with enterprise goals, quality standards, and ethical requirements. Minimum Job Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree required; 5 years of direct relevant work experience in healthcare supply chain will be considered in lieu of a degree Certification / Registration / License N/A Experience Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, contracting, procurement, materials management, logistics, and finance in a healthcare setting. Non-healthcare industry experience will be considered in lieu of direct healthcare experience. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Mastery of sourcing tactics with knowledge in system-wide sourcing and purchasing strategies, processes, and programs which support a service focused, cost effective, and centralized model.  Demonstrated successful contract negotiation skills and ability to establish and administer complex contracts for products and services.  Sound knowledge of inventory management and related accounting processes.  Interchange and internet-based procurement transaction processes knowledge with exposure to broader issues such as Continuous Replenishment Processes or Vendor Managed Inventories.  Skills developing strategic and tactical plans to meet business objectives in a large healthcare system.  Knowledge of contract law and related legal and financial policies.  Excellent communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with senior administrators, department leaders,  physicians, vendors, and clinical staff to support Advocate Health’s acquisition goals.  Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards (i.e. DNV, JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Fire Protection Organization requirements.  Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.  Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems. Excellent analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills. Ability to identify and solve problems creatively, to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail and to work independently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.  Experience in working with and implementing large-scale automated systems.  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This position requires limited regional and national travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.   Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.  Exposed to a normal office environment.  Preferred Job Requirements Preferred Education Master’s Degree preferred. Preferred Experience Prior experience in leadership or managerial role including but not limited to planning, directing, and leading a high-performing team centralized in sourcing functions, value analysis, the standardization of products, and the implementation of best practice and cost containment initiatives is preferred. Preferred Certification / Registration / License Certified Resource & Materials Professional (CMRP) preferred but not required- American Hospital Association (AHA) This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

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