Chief, Healthcare Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

hireneXus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus is seeking a Vice President of Procurement–Healthcare to lead a broad portfolio of procurement activities, including contracting, supplier governance, and strategic sourcing across healthcare operations. The role focuses on driving value, performance metrics, and collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders to achieve enterprise objectives.

The candidate will oversee enterprise supplier performance, develop negotiable contracts, and manage vendor relationships while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience required.
• 15+ years in a procurement-related role; preferably 10+ in a leadership position.
• Experience negotiating and managing national supplier contracts in technology, B2B, consulting services, and others.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement teams to drive enterprise value and supplier performance.
• Managing day-to-day contracting activities, contract performance, and governance across suppliers.
• Developing and managing vendor relationships with clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Overseeing strategic sourcing initiatives and cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensuring procurement activities align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Communicating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analytics

Process improvement

Change management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

hireneXus is seeking a Vice President of Procurement–Healthcare to lead a broad portfolio of procurement activities, including contracting, supplier governance, and strategic sourcing across healthcare operations. The role focuses on driving value, performance metrics, and collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders to achieve enterprise objectives.

The candidate will oversee enterprise supplier performance, develop negotiable contracts, and manage vendor relationships while guiding