What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Strategic Sourcing position at athenahealth, Inc.?
Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Business Title Director, Procurement Role summary The Director, Strategic Sourcing will play a pivotal role in driving sourcing standard practices across athenahealth by leading enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives. This high-impact results-oriented role, based in the USA as a hybrid or remote position, will focus on optimizing third-party spend and mitigating risk while ensuring the reliable delivery of high-quality goods and services. The Director will report directly to the Executive Director, Global Procurement, and will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across key spend areas including, but not limited to, IT software, IT consulting, IT hardware, and professional services. Team summary The Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for acquiring critical goods and services while managing the full lifecycle of sourcing best practices. The team drives supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and supplier reviews in support of supplier/vendor performance oversight to support cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance. Through continuous process improvement and strategic supplier partnerships, the team contributes significantly to athenahealth’s operational success and financial performance. Essential Job Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of category strategies for IT and professional services, aligned with enterprise goals and market dynamics. Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities to consolidate global spend for value creation and ROI optimization. Negotiate complex supplier agreements to secure favorable terms, reduce costs, and manage risk across IT and professional services categories. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing efficiency. Analyze market trends, technology shifts, and pricing models to recommend alternative sourcing strategies and cost-effective solutions. Partner with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities. Additional Job Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine policies and processes for source-to-pay, supplier qualification, and risk management. Oversee strategic supplier relationships and lead the annual supplier performance review process. Manage and mentor a team of 2–5 Category Managers, fostering professional development and adherence to sourcing best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of procurement technologies and platforms. Expected Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA, JD, or equivalent graduate degree preferred). 8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on IT software, IT consulting, IT hardware, and professional services. Proven success in developing and executing category strategies and managing complex supplier negotiations. Deep understanding of procurement cost structures, market dynamics, and technology trends in IT and professional services. Experience leading sourcing teams and managing enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives in a similarly sized or related industry. About athenahealth Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support. Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve. What we can do for you: Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs. We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation. In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity United by our mission and driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, our work at athenahealth is collaborative, transformative, and above all, it’s meaningful. Our employees take pride in using technology and data-driven insights to inspire changes that will make the U.S. healthcare system better for everyone, including your friends, family and maybe even you. Notice to Job Seekers/Job Candidates: Recruitment Fraud Alert Please be aware of questionable job offers that are not affiliated with athenahealth. athenahealth has been made aware of unauthorized career opportunities offered by individuals posing as representatives of larger U.S. companies, including athenahealth. The fictitious jobs are advertised on employment-search websites, such as Indeed.com and Craigslist.com, and prospective employees are required to share their personal and financial information (e.g. credit card, bank information), provide copies of their government-issued identification, and/or send money for application fees, processing charges or work permits. The victims who are told they are "hired" are often instructed to deposit a check (which is later returned as fraudulent) into their own account and to forward overpayment to individuals - usually via wire transfer. 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