Affiliate Network & Spend Optimization Lead

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Manager, Central Link Services at the Broadmoor Campus to lead the affiliate network and drive supply chain optimization across the system. You will engage affiliate executives, manage contracts, and realize cost savings through standardization and strategic purchasing.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in healthcare supply chain, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build executive-level relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years in healthcare supply chain, operations, or strategic sourcing.
• Experience with IDN, health system, GPO, or healthcare services organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, growth, and execution of the affiliate network and its strategies.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion and strategic partnerships.
• Develop relationships with affiliate organizations to support growth and engagement.
• Serve as primary contact for spend management initiatives and program participation.
• Drive spend management savings through contract optimization and standardization.
• Oversee onboarding of new affiliates and regular business reviews with executives.

Skills

Healthcare supply chain

Spend analytics

Contract management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

6+ years healthcare supply chain experience

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Manager, Central Link Services at the Broadmoor Campus to lead the affiliate network and drive supply chain optimization across the system. You will engage affiliate executives, manage contracts, and realize cost savings through standardization and strategic purchasing.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in healthcare supply chain, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build executive-level relationships.