Director,Management Services – Sourcing Job South Naperville Area area,Illinois USA,Business

Position: Director, Spend Management Services – Sourcing

Requirements

Relevant degree preferred;
Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
7 or more years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier negotiations, supply chain, client/member engagement, or healthcare-related contracting required
People leadership, team leadership, or direct management experience preferred
Proven ability to lead sourcing strategy, contract planning, supplier negotiations, and custom agreement portfolio development in a complex, matrixed environment
Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to translate data into strategy, value, and measurable outcomes
Experience coaching and developing employees, setting expectations, managing performance, and supporting team effectiveness through change
Ability to influence internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and executive-level audiences through clear communication and sound judgment
Experienced AI fluency, including understanding AI's business impact and leading responsible AI-enabled ways of working
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Willingness to travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management while effectively leading teams and driving performance improvements. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable value.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Negotiations
Contract Management
People Leadership
AI Fluency

Hard Skills

Contract Planning
Custom Agreement Development
Data Analysis
Financial Impact Evaluation
Performance Tracking

Soft Skills

Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Coaching and Development
Influencing Stakeholders
Managing Performance

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain
Healthcare Administration
Member Engagement
Supplier Relationship Management
Matrixed Environment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office
AI-Enabled Tools

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Sourcing Executives responsible for custom member contracting strategy, sourcing execution, supplier engagement, and value delivery
Develop and implement sourcing strategies, contract plans, customized agreement portfolios, and business processes
Guide complex supplier negotiations and provide escalation support for contract language, terms and conditions, issue resolution, and supplier relationship management
Partner with Legal, Analytics, Sales / Client Executives, Information and Data Services, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams
Lead new member engagement orientation, onboarding, and training for custom contracting programs
Track and evaluate member savings, value, financial impact, program performance, and revenue opportunities
Coach, develop, and manage team members by setting expectations, reinforcing accountability, and supporting performance and development
Identify sourcing opportunities, new sources of value, and revenue-generating strategies
Develop and implement tools, training, operating rhythms, and process improvements
Use approved AI-enabled tools to improve analysis, documentation, communication, and team productivity while reinforcing responsible use and output validation

Director, Management Services – Sourcing