Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

Alliance Health System; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Health System is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Lead to oversee healthcare sourcing, vendor management, and cost containment. Requires 3–5+ years in procurement, 5–10+ total in supply chain, and experience negotiating high-value contracts.

The role leads strategic sourcing, contract mgmt, supplier performance, and regulatory alignment to ensure uninterrupted medical and operational supply chains. Bachelor’s degree required; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of procurement experience, preferably within hospitals or healthcare systems.
• 5–10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3–5 years in healthcare.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts ($1M+ preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare supply chains, vendor compliance standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
• Advanced Excel and spend analytics skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and indirect services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities.
• Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and GPOs.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations and internal policies.
• Support CMS, FDA, and The Joint Commission compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready contract files.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Track procurement KPIs and align with patient care goals.
• Collaborate with finance and clinical leadership.

Skills

Strategic negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Healthcare regulatory awareness

Analytical and financial acumen

Risk management

Executive-level communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field)

Tools

ERP systems (Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Headquarters - Matawan

Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

Supply Chain Lead (Healthcare)
Location: Matawan, NJ & Travel

Position Summary

Alliance Health System are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead with a strong background in healthcare sourcing, vendor management, and strategic cost containment. This role is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating high-value contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of medical, clinical, and operational materials in compliance with healthcare regulations.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5+ years of procurement experience, preferably within hospitals, healthcare systems, medical device companies, or healthcare service organizations.

Summary of Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, and indirect services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, rebates, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving and value-improvement opportunities.
• Manage RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations

Vendor & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs).
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies.
• Support compliance with organizations such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and The Joint Commission.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready contract files.

Financial & Operational Impact

• Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Track procurement KPIs including spend analytics, savings targets, supplier performance metrics, and inventory optimization.
• Collaborate with finance and clinical leadership to align procurement strategies with patient care goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with clinical teams to evaluate product substitutions and value analysis initiatives.
• Work closely with operations, finance, and compliance departments.
• Support system implementations (ERP, inventory management, or supply chain systems)
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3–5 years in healthcare.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts ($1M+ preferred).
• Strong knowledge of healthcare supply chains, medical products, and vendor compliance standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Lawson, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
• Advanced Excel and spend analytics skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field).
• Professional certification such as CPSM, C.P.M., or CSCP.
• Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).
• Lean or Six Sigma certification

Core Competencies

• Strategic negotiation and cost containment
• Vendor relationship management
• Healthcare regulatory awareness
• Analytical and financial acumen
• Risk management and supply continuity planning
• Executive-level communication skills

Performance Expectations

• Achieve 5–10% annual cost savings across assigned spend categories.
• Maintain =98% on-time supplier performance.
• Ensure zero major compliance findings related to procurement activities.
• Improve contract cycle time and sourcing efficiency.

Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law