Strategic Sourcing Contract Manager

At Houston Methodist the Strategic Sourcing Manager position is responsible for leading the development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned categories. This role manages the full sourcing lifecyclefrom opportunity identification and cost optimization to supplier selection and contract executionwhile ensuring quality compliance and service continuity. The Strategic Sourcing Manager works closely with key stakeholders including clinicians finance legal and procurement to align sourcing initiatives with organizational goals.
This position also oversees contract lifecycle management ensuring timely renewals performance tracking and ongoing compliance.

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

PEOPLE - 20%

1. Provides direct oversight and leadership to Contract Specialist ensuring quality and timely contract review issue escalation and policy adherence.
2. Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure alignment clear communication and efficient execution of sourcing initiatives.

SERVICE -20%

1. Designs and executes category-specific sourcing strategies focused on cost reduction quality improvement and patient/staff safety.
2. Manages supplier performance contract compliance KPIs and renewal timelines to ensure uninterrupted service and alignment with expectations.
3. Partners with legal and compliance teams to ensure contracts meet regulatory and internal standards including HIPAA Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations.

QUALITY/SAFETY -20%

1. Designs and executes category-specific sourcing strategies focused on cost reduction quality improvement and patient/staff safety.
2. Manages supplier performance contract compliance KPIs and renewal timelines to ensure uninterrupted service and alignment with expectations.
3. Partners with legal and compliance teams to ensure contracts meet regulatory and internal standards including HIPAA Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations design implements and advocates for standardized contract management practices for both internal stakeholders and external partners.

FINANCE -20%

1. Utilizes resources with cost-effectiveness and value creation in mind while independently managing time and prioritizing tasks.
2. Conducts total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations to support value-based sourcing and procurement decisions.
3. Collaborates with Finance to track and report key performance metrics including savings realized rebate capture and contract compliance.
4. Leads and supports savings initiatives that drive cost reduction process efficiency and long-term financial sustainability.

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20%

1. Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
2. Continuously monitors industry trends emerging suppliers and market disruptors to inform sourcing strategy and innovation while proactively sourcing solutions that support service line growth and strategic expansion aligned with organizational development goals.
3. Partners with suppliers and internal stakeholders to pilot and implement new technologies or service models that drive quality and efficiency.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or related field required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Seven years in strategic sourcing or supply chain management preferably in a healthcare setting OR five years experience in specific category management.Familiarity with ERO and contract management systems.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CCMA - Certified Contract Management Associate (NCMA)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Possess ability to work with complex legal documents.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to engage clinical and non-clinical staff vendors and distributors.

• Ability to manage large volumes of contracts in different stages of completion.

• Ability to conduct due diligence of contract details before recommendation to sign such as assessment of clinical needs financial impact and terms and conditions.

• Ability to perform in a self-directed fast-paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities.

• Ability to initiate and facilitate problem-solving processes when issue or concerns are identified.

• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and equipment is desirable.

• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office products.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute a comprehensive residency program a global business division numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall HM employs over 25000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.