Manager, Supply Chain Optimization

The Manager Supple Chain Optimization provides leadership in advancing an effective hybrid procurement model thatenhancesgovernance oversight and strategic alignment of procurement services delivered through external partners. This role offers dedicated internal leadership to support operational excellence strengthen financial stewardship and ensure procurement practices consistently enable clinical and organizational priorities. Through the integration of internalexpertisewith external service delivery the Manager Supply Chain Optimization supports proactive planning strong contract outcomestimelyprocurement execution and a sustainable procurement function that contributes tohigh qualitypatient care and operational efficiency. 

The role serves as the hospitalscentral pointof accountability for procurement performance fostering clear service expectations structured intake processes comprehensive contract lifecycle management and effective relationship governance with the Shared Service Organization (SSO). The role ensures procurement activities arewell coordinated transparent and aligned with hospitalobjectives whilemaintainingcompliance withpublic-sectorand healthcare procurement standards. 

The Manager as a member of the hospital management team assumes responsibilities for related corporate projects and participates in hospital wide management activities. 

• Lead the development and implementation of a hybrid procurement model that integrates internal leadership with externally delivered services to ensure effective governance accountability and alignment with hospital priorities 
• Establish and maintain clear procurement policies procedures and frameworks that support transparent consistent and compliant procurement practices 
• Provide strategic procurement guidance to Finance leadership and internal stakeholders to support organizational planning risk management and value optimization 
• Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship lead with the Shared Service Organization (SSO) fostering a collaborative and performance based partnership 
• Define implement and monitor service level expectations escalation pathways and performance metrics to ensure procurement services meet operational and clinical needs 
• Lead regular performance reviews issue resolution and continuous improvement discussions with the SSO 
• Establish and oversee a centralized procurement intake and prioritization process to improve visibility coordination and responsiveness across the organization 
• Work collaboratively with clinical operational and corporate teams to plan procurement activities manage competing priorities and support timely decision-making 
• Strengthen financial stewardship and risk management by improving procurement controls reducing financial leakage enhancing contract value realization and proactively mitigating compliance service and supplier risks 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clinical and operational leaders providing insights reporting and guidance to support informed decision-making forecasting and budgeting 
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement by adhering to public-sector and healthcare requirements (including BPS) coordinating annual reporting requirements while identifying opportunities for process improvement standardization and enhanced data use 
• Enable proactive procurement planning aligned with operational requirements capital planning and clinical initiatives 
• Provide oversight of the end-to-end contract lifecycle including sourcing negotiation support implementation readiness renewals amendments and contract close out 
• Ensure contracts are effectively monitored to support value realization compliance supplier performance and risk mitigation 
• Collaborate with Legal Finance and operational leaders to support strong contracting practices and outcomes 

Qualifications :

• University degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Finance Commerce or related field required. 
• Minimum 710 years of progressive experience in procurement supply chain or contract management preferably in a healthcare orpublic-sectorenvironment. 
• Professionaldesignationsuch as SCMP CPM CPP or equivalentisstrongly preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience working within or alongside Shared Service Organizations (SSOs) or outsourced procurement models is an asset. 
• Strong knowledge ofpublic-sectorand healthcare procurement frameworks including the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive and contract governance requirements. 
• Working understanding of contract lifecycle management sourcing strategies supplier performance management and risk mitigation. 
• Knowledge offinancial managementprinciples related to procurement including budgeting controls value realization and cost optimization. 
• Familiarity with healthcare clinical and operational environments and the procurement needs that support patient care delivery. 
• Proven ability to provide strategic and operational leadership exercising sound judgment in complex matrixed environments. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement andrelationship managementskills with the ability to influence advise and collaborate across clinical operational and corporate groups. 
• Excellent analyticalproblem-solving anddecision-makingskills with the ability to interpret dataidentifyrisks and drive improvements. 
• Well-developedcommunication skills including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leaders and diverse stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated capability in change management process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Additional Information :

Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $69.091 to $75.140 per hour

Dated posted: May 26 2026

Internal applicants due by: June 2 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time