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NYC Health + Hospitals · 3 weeks ago

Director, Procurement - Supply Chain (Director, Procurement Systems and Operations)

New York, NY

Contract

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States, providing essential services to over one million New Yorkers each year. The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and optimizing supply chain functions across a multi-site healthcare organization, ensuring alignment with clinical and financial objectives for cost-effectiveness and patient care excellence.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a robust, organization-wide supply chain operations strategy aligned with institutional goals and evolving healthcare demands

Drive enterprise-wide standardization of supply chain policies, procedures, and workflows to promote efficiency and regulatory compliance

Evaluate and recommend supply chain technologies and system upgrades that improve visibility, integration, and end-to-end operational performance

Identify strategic improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain service delivery, reduce operational costs, and improve stakeholder satisfaction

Establish a framework for monitoring, benchmarking, and reporting on departmental KPIs aligned with long-term goals

Lead the day-to-day operations of procurement, sourcing and supplier relationship management

Support departmental budgeting processes, helping to monitor costs and allocate resources in line with organizational priorities

Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and financial departments to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products and services

Develop and deliver regular executive briefings to senior leadership, providing insights on operational performance, risks, and strategic opportunities

Monitor supplier performance, mitigate risks, and resolve operational issues to maintain consistent supply and service continuity

Monitor quality control and ensure all procurement documents, purchase orders, and contracts are accurately maintained and auditable in internal systems

Continuously assess and improve departmental processes using data analytics, workflow optimization tools, and feedback from internal stakeholders

Develop and deliver regular executive briefings to senior leadership, providing insights on supply chain performance, risk mitigation, and strategic opportunities

Perform related duties as required to support departmental and organizational objective

Lead, teach, and manage a diverse team of supply chain professionals, including contract analysts and operational staff

Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Implement structured training and development programs to enhance team skills and build internal capacity for supply chain leadership

Promote collaboration and effective communication across all levels of the organization

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support career goals for team members

Monitor departmental budgets, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation aligned with organizational priorities

Track and report financial metrics such as procurement cycle times, and cost savings from process improvements

Collaborate with finance to analyze trends, forecast expenses, and support capital planning efforts related to supply chain infrastructure

Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards for quality, compliance, and service

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Supply Chain OperationsVendor ManagementProject ManagementData AnalyticsKPI ManagementCustomer ServiceExcel ProficiencyWORD ProficiencyProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management or other related discipline from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of satisfactory, full-time paid responsible experience in information processing, program management, systems development or related activity in a large governmental agency, hospital or health care facility, or hospital-related business firm, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial capacity

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in '1' above, and five (5) years of experience, as described in #2 above, one (1) year of which must have been in a managerial capacity

A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Strong foundation in supply chain operations with a track record of managing complex procurements within a healthcare or large-scale organization

Hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with operational execution, while fostering a culture of service excellence and accountability

Experience implementing digital tools and platforms that improve supply chain visibility and responsiveness

Highly organized, metrics-driven, and capable of effectively communicating performance updates and operational needs to internal stakeholders and senior leadership

Supply Chain

Vendor Management

Project Management and Operations

Proficiency in Excel, WORD

Establishing and Managing KPI's

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Data Analytics

5-6 years of relevant experience showing a progressive increase of responsibilities and experience