System Manager, Sourcing and Contracting

Department/Unit:

Sourcing and Contracting

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$94,957.00 - $147,183.00

The System Manager for Sourcing & Contracting plays a pivotal leadership role within Albany Med Health System, overseeing strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier performance across clinical and non clinical categories. This leader manages a team of seven Contract Specialists and partners closely with clinical, operational, and financial stakeholders to ensure that sourcing decisions support high quality patient care, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Contracting

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clinical needs, and financial targets.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including RFP development, bid analysis, negotiation, award, implementation, and renewal.
• Evaluate and optimize the system’s contract portfolio to reduce variation, drive standardization, and maximize value.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational requirements in all contracting activities.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop a team of seven Contract Specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching, and support team members in managing complex contracting initiatives.
• Promote cross‑functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across the supply chain department.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted partner to clinical leaders, department heads, and executive leadership, translating operational needs into sourcing strategies.
• Support value analysis processes and clinical integration initiatives.
• Ensure communication related to contract changes, cost‑saving opportunities, and sourcing impacts goes out to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare sourcing, contracting, or supply chain management.
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with contract management systems and supply chain analytics tools.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Certification such as CPSM, CMRP, or CSCP.
• Experience in a multi‑hospital or integrated delivery network (IDN) environment.
• Familiarity with GPO contracts, value analysis processes, and clinical product evaluation.
  
  

Financial & Operational Performance

• Identify and deliver cost‑reduction, cost‑avoidance, and value‑enhancement opportunities through strategic sourcing and contract optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to service levels and contractual obligations.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, contract coverage, and sourcing cycle times.
  
  

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and data‑driven decision‑making within the sourcing and contracting function.
• Leverage analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen negotiation outcomes.
• Support system‑wide initiatives such as standardization, technology adoption, and supply chain transformation.
  
  

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.