Dir Procurement

Job Description

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Procurement and MDM

Work Type: Full Time Remote (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $63.10 - $94.02 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

The Director of Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management is an enterprise leader responsible for the strategy and execution of Procurement, Supplier Management across the health system. This role oversees procurement operations, the procure-to-pay continuum, and strategic supplier management for over $1 billion in annual spend, ensuring that sourcing decisions, supplier relationships, and operational execution are tightly integrated.

The Director serves as the primary bridge between Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Legal, and other Stakeholders in consolidating strategic supplier management. The role drives supplier outcomes, risk management, innovation, product conversions, and value analysis support, while enabling compliant, optimized spend and supporting ESG goals.

Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

• A minimum of five years of progressively increasing management experience within supply chain management and/or hospital operations, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier management concepts with a record of cost reduction and value creation.
• Experience partnering with Finance on budgets, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change across complex organizations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills; proficiency in ERP Supply Chain and related digital solutions.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospital Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Workday, Academic Medical Centers preferred.

N/A

• Advanced strategic procurement and supplier management expertise (ideally in healthcare)
• Strong financial acumen
• Deep ERP/P2P experience (preferably Workday)
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance (scorecards/QBRs), lead complex change, and influence senior leaders while building high-performing teams.