Director, Strategic Sourcing - athenahealth, Inc. : Job Details

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Business TitleDirector, Procurement

Role summaryTheDirector, Strategic Sourcingwill play a pivotal role in driving sourcing standard practices across athenahealth by leading enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives. This high-impact results-oriented role, based in the USA as a hybrid or remote position, will focus on optimizing third-party spend and mitigating risk while ensuring the reliable delivery of high-quality goods and services. The Director will report directly to theExecutive Director, Global Procurement,and will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across key spend areas including, but not limited to,IT software, IT consulting, IT hardware, andprofessional services.

Team summaryThe Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for acquiring critical goods and services while managing the full lifecycle of sourcing best practices. The team drives supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and supplier reviews in support of supplier/vendor performance oversight to support cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance. Through continuous process improvement and strategic supplier partnerships, the team contributes significantly to athenahealth's operational success and financial performance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution ofcategory strategiesfor IT and professional services, aligned with enterprise goals and market dynamics.
• Conductspend analysisand identify opportunities to consolidate global spend for value creation and ROI optimization.
• Negotiate complex supplier agreements to secure favorable terms, reduce costs, and manage risk across IT and professional services categories.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing efficiency.
• Analyze market trends, technology shifts, and pricing models to recommend alternative sourcing strategies and cost-effective solutions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine policies and processes for source-to-pay, supplier qualification, and risk management.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships and lead the annual supplier performance review process.
• Manage and mentor a team of 2–5 Category Managers, fostering professional development and adherence to sourcing best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of procurement technologies and platforms.

Expected Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA, JD, or equivalent graduate degree preferred).
• 8–10+ years of experience instrategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus onIT software, IT consulting, IT hardware, andprofessional services.
• Proven success in developing and executingcategory strategiesand managing complex supplier negotiations.
• Deep understanding of procurement cost structures, market dynamics, and technology trends in IT and professional services.
• Experience leading sourcing teams and managing enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives in a similarly sized or related industry.

About athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.

Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.

What we can do for you:

Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.

We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.

In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers