Vice President, Procurement Operations

Job Summary The Vice President of Procurement Operations will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the procure to pay continuum within Procurement Operations for order management, customer service, content and contract management, supplier management and special projects related to the advancement and maturity of the Jefferson ERP utilization related to Supply Chain. The Vice President of Procurement Operations will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing a standardized and comprehensive Item Master strategy that advances purchases order utilization and standardization. Leads and governs price accuracy, match exception accuracy rates, Jefferson's marketplace and related supplier punch-out strategy. Responsible for the maintenance and reporting of all supplier diversity spend and utilization. Leads the strategic vision, technology and tool set elements and operational execution of the Purchasing / Buy team, as well as the comprehensive procure-to-pay transaction cycle. Essential Functions Develops a standardized, enterprise Supply Chain strategic sourcing strategy, methodology and vision for the overall supply chain organization, resulting in a high reliability and best-in-class Procurement Operations organization. Creates and manages a comprehensive five-year strategic business plan to ensure supply chain operations supports Jefferson's overall mission, vision and key objectives. Develop, cultivate and lead a high-reliability supply chain organization that includes personnel development and a key succession plan for all key critical leadership roles. Leadership responsibility for the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide Supply Chain Procurement Operations program, including span of control and overall productivity standards, assessments and appropriate adjustments. Provide leadership responsibility for ongoing benchmark and product standardization standards across all Jefferson product, goods Supply Chain site operations. Leadership responsibility for labor productivity and continuous improvement methodologies. Leadership responsibility to define and develop supply chain policies, methods, standards, certifications and supporting tools in support of advancing Procurement Operations spend under management, operational excellence and consistent standardized operating procedures across all Jefferson operating units. Leadership responsibility and vision related to establish and leverage enterprise supply chain management analytics in support of advancing best in class strategic sourcing improvements, including being actively immersed with Finance and Service Lines in relation to overall margin improvement. Provides executive leadership and achievement responsibility related to identifying, developing and achieving all product, goods and purchased cost savings and efficiency achievement initiatives and targets. Leadership responsibility to develop, implement and oversee effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee the overall improvement in product standardization and aggregation, economic value, business continuity and overall risk mitigation. Acts as a supply chain business advisor to senior leadership and affiliate leaders to achieve organizational targets. Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee overall Supply Chain Procurement Operations activities to achieve organizational targets. Leverages the intellectual capital of the entire organization (as appropriate) to achieve supply chain objectives. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead and oversee the overall cross-functional collaboration among departments to optimize operational efficiency and enhance productivity. Leadership responsibility to develop, implement, lead, oversee and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence, including overall economic value, product benchmarking standards and expiration roadmap. Leadership responsibility to develop, build and nurture a high-performance Procurement Operations team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and professional growth. Leadership responsibility to provide guidance and mentorship to Supply Chain Procurement Operations operational leadership, enabling all operational leaders to excel in their roles. Foster effective communication and teamwork to ensure seamless coordination between operational functions. Manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure to optimize operational efficiency while meeting financial goals. Leadership responsibility to understand and remain informed regarding the global supply chain, constraints, mitigation strategies and country of origin ramifications, understanding and adhering to industry best practices, actively suggesting strategic partnerships to enhance the ability to serve Jefferson's overall mission, including serving patients and clinicians in an effective manner. Leadership responsibility, governance and related to effectively administering operational budgets, allocation of resources, including developing, proposing and being accountable for any capital investments necessary to optimize Supply Chain Procurement Operations and financial goals. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED, bachelor's degree or master's Degree in supply chain, business or equivalent experience. AND Experience: A minimum of ten years' experience leading a complex and multi-faceted supply chain procurement operations organization over a complex, varied geographical environment. Closing Statement Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds. Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science. Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership. Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results. OUR MISSION: We improve lives. OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.