Systems Director, Strategic Sourcing - Surgical Preference

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Job Summary and Responsibilities
The System Director, Strategic Sourcing – Surgical Preference, leads a national sourcing strategy for a $750M+ spend portfolio across CommonSpirit Health. This leader drives optimization of total cost of ownership through clinical collaboration, standardization, and supplier performance management. The role is pivotal in shaping a clinically integrated sourcing model that advances quality, safety, innovation, and financial stewardship system-
wide.
This position leads a high-performing category team with deep expertise in surgical preference items and works closely with executive, clinical, and supply chain leadership across all CommonSpirit markets and external supplier partners.

Remote eligible.

Strategic Focus Areas
 Define and execute a multi-year sourcing strategy that balances cost, quality, outcomes, and physician alignment.
 Advance system-wide product standardization and strategic supplier partnerships that reduce variation and elevate value.
 Strengthen data-driven decision making by leveraging analytics, benchmarking, and total cost of care modeling.
 Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure evidence-based selection and adoption of surgical preference products.

Key Responsibilities
 Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing sourcing team; foster accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
 Deliver measurable value improvement goals (price, utilization, standardization, outcomes) that support enterprise strategic objectives.
 Develop and execute category strategies and sourcing plans aligned to national and local priorities.
 Collaborate with Contracting, Clinical Integration, Analytics, Technology, and Implementation teams to ensure timely completion of sourcing initiatives and smooth conversions.
 Build and sustain strategic supplier relationships; negotiate agreements that balance innovation, access, and affordability.
 Collaborate with physicians and service line leaders to ensure sourcing decisions reflect clinical evidence and enhance patient outcomes.
 Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategy and maintain competitive positioning.
 Provide executive-level insights and recommendations for contract approvals, savings projections, and value realization.
 Develop and mentor talent, promoting succession planning and continuous professional growth.

 Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
 10+ years of progressive leadership in healthcare strategic sourcing, preferably within a GPO or IDN environment.
 Proven track record managing complex, high-spend surgical or physician preference portfolios.
 Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
 Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and navigating clinical–supply chain alignment.