Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

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

Job summary

Alliance Health System, headquartered in Matawan, NJ, seeks a Supply Chain & Procurement Lead with 5–10+ years of healthcare sourcing and contract management experience. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor management, compliance, and achieving cost savings across medical and operational materials.

The position reports to Facilities and requires collaboration with finance and clinical leadership. Travel may be required to support supplier relations and system implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.
• Procurement experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience negotiating high-value contracts and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for medical supplies, pharma, capital equipment and indirect services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, rebates, and SLAs.
• Manage supplier performance, compliance, and risk.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.

Skills

Negotiation strategy

Cost containment

Vendor management

Regulatory awareness

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Spend analytics

Executive comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPSM

CSCP

CPM

Tools

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