AVP Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing IS&T (Full-Time/Day) Center City

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
paid time off
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Jun 05, 2025
Job Details The Associate Vice President (AVP) of IS&T Sourcing will lead the IT procurement function within Thomas Jefferson University, and all applicable affiliates, overseeing sourcing strategies for software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecom, and managed IT services. This role ensures alignment with the organization's mission to deliver exceptional patient care while managing IT procurement to drive cost efficiencies, mitigate risk, and optimize value. The AVP will build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and IT leaders to achieve organizational goals. This is a new position and will be responsible for staffing and leading an IT Sourcing team. Job Description Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Strategic Leadership: Develops and sets high-level sourcing and procurement strategies for Information Systems and Technology products and services for the entire Jefferson system. Align sourcing initiatives with overall Jefferson system goals, cost reduction efforts, and operational efficiencies. Policies and procedures: Establishes policies and high-level strategies for Information Systems & Technology sourcing. Vendor and contract management: Lead vendor and supplier negotiations at the highest levels within Information Systems and Technology; ensuring partnerships that drive financial and service benefits. Manage executive relationships with vendor partners, lead high level strategic growth and partnership opportunities with key suppliers. Represents the organization in industry-wide source.ng collaborations, present overall goal with vendor partners relating to sourcing initiatives. Market analysis and trend monitoring: Oversee risk management, regulatory compliance, and ethical sourcing practices. Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with C-suite executives (CFO, COO, CMO) and physician chairs to integrate sourcing strategies with broader financial and operational plans. Financial and operational performance: Develops and sets financial and operational performance targets at the system level Leadership & team development: Manage teams of Directors and Managers, providing leadership and setting long-term objectives Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Soft skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Strategic thinking Excellent communication and presentation abilities Problem-solving capabilities Technical skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools Proficiency in procurement software and knowledge of university and healthcare IT systems Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT preferred. AND Experience: 10+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement, with a focus on capital and construction. (equivalent experience acceptable) Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) from the Institute for Supply Management, Inc. or a CMRP certification from the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management of the American Hospital Association preferred but not a requirement. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.