System Manager, Sourcing and Contracting

100 Albany Med Health System; Broadway (VA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 147.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent health care coverage

Wellbeing programs

Descripción de la vacante

Albany Med Health System seeks a System Manager for Sourcing & Contracting to oversee strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier performance across clinical and non‑clinical categories. You will lead a team of seven Contract Specialists and collaborate with clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders to support high‑quality patient care and financial stewardship.

The role emphasizes leadership, negotiation excellence, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5+ years in healthcare sourcing/contracting.
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience with contract management systems and supply chain analytics tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned categories.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle including RFPs, bids, negotiations, awards, and renewals.
• Evaluate and optimize contract portfolio to reduce variation and maximize value.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements.

Conocimientos

5+ years healthcare sourcing

2+ years leadership

Strong negotiation

Analytical

Project management

Experience with contract management

Supply chain analytics tools

Educación

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

Master’s degree in a related field

CPSM

CMRP

CSCP

Herramientas

Contract management systems

GPO contracts

Value analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Department/Unit: Sourcing and Contracting Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $94,957.00 - $147,183.00

The System Manager for Sourcing & Contracting plays a pivotal leadership role within Albany Med Health System, overseeing strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier performance across clinical and non clinical categories. This leader manages a team of seven Contract Specialists and partners closely with clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders to ensure that sourcing decisions support high quality patient care, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Contracting: Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clinical needs, and financial targets.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including RFP development, bid analysis, negotiation, award, implementation, and renewal.
• Evaluate and optimize the system’s contract portfolio to reduce variation, drive standardization, and maximize value.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements in all contracting activities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop a team of seven Contract Specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching, and support team members in managing complex contracting initiatives.
• Promote cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across the supply chain department.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted partner to clinical leaders, department heads, and executive leadership, translating operational needs into sourcing strategies.
• Support value analysis processes and clinical integration initiatives.
• Ensure communication related to contract changes, cost‑saving opportunities, and sourcing impacts goes out to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare sourcing, contracting, or supply chain management.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with contract management systems and supply chain analytics tools.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Certification such as CPSM, CMRP, or CSCP.
• Experience in a multi‑hospital or integrated delivery network (IDN) environment.
• Familiarity with GPO contracts, value analysis processes, and clinical product evaluation.

Financial & Operational Performance

• Identify and deliver cost‑reduction, cost‑avoidance, and value‑enhancement opportunities through strategic sourcing and contract optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to service levels and contractual obligations.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, contract coverage, and sourcing cycle times.

Process Improvement & Innovation Champion

• Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and data‑driven decision‑making within the sourcing and contracting function.
• Leverage analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen negotiation outcomes.
• Support system‑wide initiatives such as standardization, technology adoption, and supply chain transformation.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.