Director of Strategic Sourcing & Contracting

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UVA Health, part of the University of Virginia system, seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting to lead enterprise-wide sourcing, contracting, and supplier partnerships across clinical and non-clinical categories. You will unify two existing work groups, modernize contracting practices, and drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, and service delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring significant leadership in complex health-system procurement, with advanced negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 10+ years in sourcing/contracting roles.
• Minimum 6 years of formal managerial experience required.
• Healthcare or governmental procurement experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and integration of sourcing and contracting teams into a unified function.
• Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing and contracting strategies.
• Oversee complex negotiations including GPOs and enterprise initiatives.
• Build and mentor a high-performing category-management team.
• Partner with executives and clinical/operational leaders to align contracts with goals.
• Drive cost savings, supplier consolidation, and standardization initiatives.
• Establish governance, risk management, and compliance in contracting.
• Modernize operations with automation, data analytics, and ERP enhancements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Change management

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Enterprise-wide strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

UVA Health, part of the University of Virginia system, seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracting to lead enterprise-wide sourcing, contracting, and supplier partnerships across clinical and non-clinical categories. You will unify two existing work groups, modernize contracting practices, and drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, and service delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring significant leadership in complex health-system procurement, with advanced negotiation skills