Head of Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

RXinsider LTD.; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HealthTrust, a division of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing & Contracting in the Atlanta area. This role leads enterprise sourcing strategies, category management, contract administration, and supplier relationship management to optimize total cost of ownership and support clinical and financial priorities.

Collaborating with executive leadership, physicians, clinicians, finance, and operations, you will negotiate complex agreements, standardize products, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in healthcare supply chain, sourcing, contracting, category management, or procurement leadership.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience including hiring, coaching, performance management, and staff development.
• Experience negotiating complex healthcare contracts, including physician preference items, clinical products, equipment, and purchased services.
• Experience working within integrated delivery networks, healthcare systems, GPO environments, or large healthcare organizations – Preferred.
• Negotiation Skills - Strong and demonstrated negotiation skills and a track record of achieving cost savings and process improvements.
• Healthcare Knowledge - In-depth knowledge of healthcare supply chain processes, regulations and leading practices.
• Project Management and Collaboration - Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Financial and Analytical Acumen – Ability to analyze spend data, evaluate sourcing opportunities, measure contract performance, validate savings outcomes, and support achievement of financial and operational objectives.
• Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship Management – Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, physicians, clinicians, operational leaders, and executive stakeholders to drive alignment, standardization, and value realization- Required

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute the strategic sourcing strategy for direct spend and assigned purchased services categories alignment with organizational mission, values, goals, and priorities.
• Lead market assessments, spend analysis, benchmarking activities, and sourcing initiatives across assigned categories.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership rather than acquisition cost alone
• Establish category roadmaps that drive value, standardization, utilization management, and supplier optimization.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, value analysis teams, and operational leaders to support product standardization, utilization management, and evidence‑based sourcing decisions.
• Support physician engagement through value analysis governance
• Balance quality, clinical outcomes, supply assurance, innovation, and financial value
• Support integration of newly acquired hospitals and physician practices through sourcing standardization, supplier alignment, and contract integration

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

HealthTrust, a division of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing & Contracting in the Atlanta area. This role leads enterprise sourcing strategies, category management, contract administration, and supplier relationship management to optimize total cost of ownership and support clinical and financial priorities.

Collaborating with executive leadership, physicians, clinicians, finance, and operations, you will negotiate complex agreements, standardize products, and drive