Project Director, Strategic Supplier Management (SSM)

ALEXIAN VILLAGE OF MILWAUKEE; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Project Director to lead Strategic Supplier Management efforts. In this pivotal role, you will oversee vendor management processes, enhance supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with complex contractual arrangements. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering collaboration among diverse teams while managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to providing compassionate care and supporting career growth through extensive benefits and professional development. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vendor management and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of application development and maintenance support.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor management processes and strategic supplier relationships.
• Ensure adherence to contract requirements and monitor deliverables.

Skills

Vendor Management

Project Management

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Project Director, Strategic Supplier Management (SSM)

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Details

• Department: Technology Business Operations
• Schedule: Full time
• Location: Remote

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Functional Requirements

• Expertise in managing formal vendor management processes, including outsourced Managed Services Providers (MSPs).
• Understanding of application development and maintenance (ADM) support environments, healthcare experience a plus.
• Ability to enhance the Strategic Supplier Management program with experience and best practices.
• Expertise in managing strategic relationships with external supplier leadership and internal senior leadership.

Performance Requirements

• Understanding complex contractual arrangements with multiple service level requirements.
• Extensive experience in vendor management categories: Relationship, Performance, Financial, Contract, and Risk Management.
• Contracting experience, including drafting and modifying agreements.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in outsourcing services and managing delivery in such relationships.
• Strong project management skills for multiple initiatives.
• Experience maintaining issue logs and tracking remediation items.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment with minimal supervision.
• Facilitation skills for collaboration among multiple parties.
• Ability to ensure adherence to contract requirements and monitor deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma with 5 years of applicable experience, including 2 in leadership/management, OR
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable experience, including 2 in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Business judgment and consensus-building skills
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities

About Ascension

Join a team of over 134,000 dedicated to serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care. We support career growth through continuing education, career coaching, and extensive benefits, including tuition assistance.

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