Director Supply Chain Sourcing

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Leader of the Supply Chain teams responsible for operations related to procure to pay including but not limited to sourcing, requisitioning, purchase order management, value analysis and invoice payment. Oversight of the CHHS contract management and sourcing activities including product identification, vendor selection, and proposal evaluation.  Responsible for optimizing CHW group purchasing participation and compliance, and planning for strategic contracting activities that will ultimately secure favorable purchasing terms for Children’s. Works directly with Children’s leadership to ensure the efficient allocation of resources directed to sourcing activities.  Works closely with Supply Chain Logistics, Supply Chain Distribution, Supply Chain Invasive Services and operational areas to ensure timely and accurate acquisition, distribution, and payment of goods and services. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in supply chain sourcing, purchasing and contract management including at least 4 years of management level experience.
• Proven experience in contract management, administration and/or negotiations.
• Documented experience in successful negotiations of contracts for goods and services.
• Experience and demonstrable results achieved in prior position, such as inventory reduction, unification of supply, process, and distribution functions.  Experience with GPO optimization.
• Experience in active use and maintenance of a Materials Management Information System (MMIS). 
• Strong preference for Epic and Workday experience. 
• Other Materials related systems experience with GHX E-commerce, Par Excellence, Premier Connect Supply Chain Sourcing and Contract Management, VAMS and other Point of Use software and web-based MMIS experience is also preferred.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of purchasing, logistics, business management principles and business math. 
• Fundamental management skills of planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and staffing including analytical ability, negotiation skills, and excellent interpersonal communication skills. 
• This individual must possess a strong sense of staff accountability, service orientation, and a sensitivity and responsiveness to the requests of user departments.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Windows based software, must include Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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