Director of Strategic Sourcing

POSITION

Alliant Purchasing is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing. The Director of Strategic Sourcing will be a crucial leader responsible for developing, executing, and managing high-impact national contracts within complex, high-spend categories. This role requires a blend of deep healthcare market knowledge, strategic negotiation skill, and proven experience in managing physician preference items. The Director will drive significant cost savings and ensure contract value for Alliant's membership base.

• Lead the strategic sourcing lifecycle, from market analysis and RFP development to contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing supplier management
• Identify opportunities for new and innovative contracts within the healthcare supply chain
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key supplier partners and internal stakeholders
• Analyze industry trends, economic factors, and supply chain dynamics to ensure Alliant's portfolio remains competitive and relevant
• Present business cases and contract recommendations to executive leadership and members
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated healthcare sourcing and contracting experience within a GPO, health system, or major healthcare provider
• Demonstrable high degree of healthcare industry knowledge, including familiarity with value analysis, utilization management, and regulatory environments
• Direct, hands‑on experience sourcing and negotiating contracts for complex, high‑dollar physician preference products and service categories, specifically cardiovascular, orthopedic, and surgical services
• Candidates who possess extensive experience (5+ years) in physician preference category sales, analytics, or business intelligence will be considered in lieu of direct sourcing experience, provided they possess a deep understanding of supplier economics, contracting structures, and the competitive landscape for these products
• Experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must adhere to confidentiality policy
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check

In the spirit of pay transparency, we can share that the pay range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience, which may result in total compensation outside of this range.