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The Oncology Institute · 1 month ago

Vice President, Procurement and Vendor Strategy

Cerritos, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

The Oncology Institute is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. The Vice President of Procurement and Vendor Strategy will lead the organization's procurement operations and vendor management strategy, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and optimizing vendor performance to deliver world-class care.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement and vendor strategy aligned with organizational goals

Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize sourcing, reduce costs, and improve service delivery

Establish procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

Oversee vendor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and relationship management

Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation

Implement vendor scorecards and continuous improvement programs

Manage centralized and decentralized purchasing functions across clinical, administrative, and IT departments

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, FDA) and ethical sourcing standards

Leverage data analytics to monitor spend, identify savings opportunities, and forecast procurement needs

Build and lead a high-performing procurement and vendor management team

Provide mentorship, training, and career development opportunities

Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration

Evaluate and implement procurement technologies (e.g., ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms)

Drive digital transformation and automation in procurement processes

Collaborate with IT and finance to ensure system integration and data integrity

Qualification

Procurement strategyVendor managementContract negotiationSupply chain managementERP systemsProcurement analyticsHealthcare regulationsAnalytical skillsTeam developmentProcess improvementLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain

Proven success in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management

Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and industry dynamics (if applicable)

Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement analytics tools

Preferred

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement credentials

Company

The Oncology Institute

Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute (NASDAQ: TOI) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting.

Founded in 2007

Downey, California, USA

501-1000 employees