Executive Director, Operations and Performance

Leesar Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperative Services of Florida (CSF) seeks an Executive Director, Operations & Performance to lead contracting operations, analytics, and governance across the organization. You will guide strategic initiatives, ensure pricing integrity, and drive performance metrics aligned with CSF's objectives.

You will oversee the Directors of Contracting and Analytics, foster a culture of excellence, and partner with the Sourcing leader to implement initiatives that enhance member value and operational

Qualifications

• Experience leading contracting operations, analytics, or reporting.
• Strong analytical and business intelligence capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for contracting, analytics, pricing management, and governance.
• Lead and coach the Director of Contracting and Director of Analytics.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting for performance and value.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, pricing accuracy, and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to implement sourcing initiatives and operational support.
• Present updates and recommendations to executive leadership and governance committees.

Skills

Operational leadership

Healthcare supply chain

Advanced analytics

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare

MBA

Job description

Position SummaryThe Executive Director, Operations & Performance is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational excellence of Cooperative Services of Florida (CSF). This position provides strategic leadership for the organization's contracting operations, analytics, reporting, pricing management, operational governance, and administrative infrastructure that supports the delivery of value to customers and CSF member organizations.As a member of the senior leadership team, the Executive Director ensures that operational processes, contract administration, performance reporting, and business analytics are aligned with CSF's strategic objectives and executed with consistency, accuracy, and accountability. The position serves as the operational counterpart to the Executive Director of Sourcing, ensuring sourcing strategies are effectively implemented, measured, maintained, and communicated.The Executive Director provides leadership for the Director of Contracting and Director of Analytics while fostering a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer service. This leader is accountable for developing scalable business processes, maintaining contract and pricing integrity, supporting member reporting needs, establishing organizational performance metrics, and driving operational efficiencies across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and oversight for contracting and price administration, analytics, reporting, contract performance, value management, and operational support functions.Lead the Director of Contracting and Director of Analytics through performance management, coaching, and professional development.Establish and monitor key performance indicators, dashboards, and operational reporting to measure organizational performance and member value.Ensure contract lifecycle management, pricing accuracy, and contract compliance across the CSF portfolio.Lead the organization's business intelligence and analytics strategy to support executive decision-making and member value.Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and process improvements that promote efficiency, consistency, and accountability.Oversee analytics and reporting that support executive decision-making, savings validation, supplier performance, and member utilization.Partner with the Executive Director of Sourcing to ensure seamless implementation of sourcing initiatives and ongoing operational support.Develop and execute operational strategies that support organizational growth, member satisfaction, and long-term sustainability.Oversee contract repository management and governance to ensure data integrity and accessibility.Collaborate with member health systems and supplier partners to resolve operational issues and improve service delivery.Present operational updates, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, member executives, and governance committees.Represent CSF in member meetings, industry events, and supplier engagements as appropriate.Drive a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability across the organization.EducationBachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), preferred.ExperienceMinimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience within healthcare supply chain, GPO operations, healthcare administration, or related operational leadership.Minimum 5 years leading cross-functional operational teams.Demonstrated experience overseeing contracting operations, business analytics, reporting, or operational performance functions.Experience developing organizational performance metrics and executive reporting.Experience implementing operational process improvements and organizational change initiatives.Experience working collaboratively with healthcare executives, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong understanding of healthcare supply chain operations and GPO business models.Demonstrated leadership in operational excellence, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness.Advanced analytical and business intelligence capabilities.Strong financial and operational acumen.Exceptional organizational and project management skills.Excellent written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizations.High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound business judgment.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Ability to travel to member health systems and industry meetings as required.