Director of Supply Chain Sourcing and Category Management job at Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ

Title: Director of Supply Chain Sourcing and Category Management Location: Phoenix United States Job Description: Department Name: Supply Chain Svcs-Corp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Supply Chain Help lead health care into the future. As one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. The Director of Supply Chain Sourcing & Category Management leads strategic sourcing across medical supplies, and equipment to support patient care while driving cost savings. You'll develop category strategies, negotiate contracts, and build supplier partnerships that deliver innovation and value across Banner Health's multi-state operations. Using data analytics and market intelligence, you'll identify cost-reduction opportunities while collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to align sourcing decisions with patient care goals. Leading a team of analysts and administrators, you'll communicate results to executive leadership and foster continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery through strategic supply chain leadership at one of the nation's leading nonprofit health systems. This position is full-time for Banner Health Corp, it is remote with some requirements for Banner facility site visits. We are a Top 25 Gartner Supply Chain organization with an opportunity to work in a larger healthcare system with centralized contracting, and opportunity to develop key strategies around assigned sourcing categories. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides leadership in developing and executing comprehensive category management strategies across assigned spend areas, including, but not limited to, medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, purchased services, and capital equipment. This role ensures sourcing initiatives align with organizational priorities, clinical outcomes, and cost-reduction goals while fostering strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and performance. Leads complex contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk. Leveraging spend analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking, the position identifies opportunities for savings, standardization, and operational efficiency. Collaboration with clinical and operational leaders is essential to ensure sourcing decisions support patient care and organizational objectives. This role communicates category strategies and performance outcomes to executive leadership and provides strategic direction to a team of contract administrators and analysts, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. All activities are performed in accordance with established policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards, delivering exceptional service and demonstrating core leadership behaviors consistently. Expected to work with management across diverse areas and multiple states to effectively and efficiently operate category deliverables and partner with multi-disciplinary teams across Banner’s organization. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Develop and implement category management strategies for assigned spend areas (e.g., medical/surgical, pharmaceuticals, purchased services, capital equipment). 2. Align sourcing initiatives with organizational priorities, clinical outcomes, and cost-reduction goals. 3. Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and performance. 4. Negotiate complex contracts ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and risk mitigation. 5. Utilize spend analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for savings and standardization. 6. Partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure sourcing decisions support patient care and operational efficiency. 7. Communicate category strategies and outcomes to executive leadership. 8. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators and analysts. 9. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires the degree of skills, knowledge and ability normally demonstrated by a Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field or any combination of education and experience. Requires seven or more years of similar purchasing experience, including capital equipment purchase, Request For Proposal development, bid analysis, contract negotiation and contracting. Requires extensive knowledge of products, procurement and contracting processes in healthcare, and demonstrated skills in the areas of planning, directing, communications, negotiations and statistical analysis. Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills are necessary, as is the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and effectively to meet multiple priorities. Must be proficient in word processing and spreadsheet computer software applications. Requires the ability to potentially travel to any company facility for meetings and product or service assessment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong category management, negotiation and contract management skills. Expertise in data analytics and market research. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Knowledge of health care regulations, GPOs, and industry best practices. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.