athenahealth · 4 months ago
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Atlanta GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expathenahealth is working to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. The Director, Strategic Sourcing will drive sourcing standard practices and lead enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, focusing on optimizing third-party spend and mitigating risk while ensuring the reliable delivery of high-quality goods and services.
Enterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of category strategies for IT and professional services, aligned with enterprise goals and market dynamics
Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities to consolidate global spend for value creation and ROI optimization
Negotiate complex supplier agreements to secure favorable terms, reduce costs, and manage risk across IT and professional services categories
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing efficiency
Analyze market trends, technology shifts, and pricing models to recommend alternative sourcing strategies and cost-effective solutions
Partner with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine policies and processes for source-to-pay, supplier qualification, and risk management
Oversee strategic supplier relationships and lead the annual supplier performance review process
Manage and mentor a team of 2–5 Category Managers, fostering professional development and adherence to sourcing best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of procurement technologies and platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
8–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on IT software, IT consulting, IT hardware, and professional services
Proven success in developing and executing category strategies and managing complex supplier negotiations
Deep understanding of procurement cost structures, market dynamics, and technology trends in IT and professional services
Experience leading sourcing teams and managing enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives in a similarly sized or related industry
Preferred
MBA, JD, or equivalent graduate degree
Benefits
Health and financial benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Flexibility
Events throughout the year
Book clubs
External speakers
Hackathons
Company culture based on learning
Support of an engaged team
Inclusive environment where all employees are valued
Company
athenahealth
Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Venrock
2021-11-22Acquired
2017-05-18Post Ipo Equity
2007-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
Eddie Ross
Vice President, Payer
Anil Patil
Executive Director Engineering
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