"Associate Director, Procurement"

Associate Director, Procurement

Title: Associate Director, Procurement

Location: Midtown

Org Unit: Procurement

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $181,500.00 - $206,200.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Weill Cornell Medicine Controller and under the guidance of the University Procurement Director, the Associate Director, Procurement leads the execution of daily purchasing operations and strategic sourcing, ensuring excellence for the WCM missions. The position plays a critical role in maintaining vendor relationships, managing contracts, and supporting efficient, cost-effective purchasing that meets compliance standards and program needs. The role collaborates closely with Cornell University, Weill Cornell Medicine's Qatar campus, NewYork Presbyterian as well as other institutional Affiliations to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and implement procurement policies, governance standards, and repeatable processes across Weill Cornell Medicine campuses in collaboration with Cornell University.
• Drive key procurement activities, including process standardization, spend analytics, and affiliate relationships within the clinical space
• Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related inquiries across the organization.
• Review vendor footprint and identify opportunities for cost reduction and service consolidation.
• Collaborate with NYP to determine opportunities for alignment, administrative reductions, and economies of scale.
• Lead vendor evaluations, negotiations, and contract development with a focus on value and compliance.
• Oversee RFP/RFI/RFQ processes and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Manage purchase order creation and vendor updates; ensure policy compliance; promote efficient flow of goods and services that impact production and service delivery.
• Oversee cost analyses and track benchmarks for vendor performance.
• Oversee audit readiness and contract compliance in line with legal and customer requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and contract management.

Education
* BA/BS degree (or equivalent experience); advanced degree a plus.

Experience
* 7+ years of procurement, finance, or healthcare operations experience.
* 3+ years of team leadership and management experience.
* Strong vendor negotiation and contracting expertise.
* Extensive experience with RFPs, RFIs, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Proven leadership and coaching ability.
* Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
* High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness.
* Ability to collaborate across functional departments.
* Excellent organizational skills and follow-through.
* Strong business acumen and customer-oriented mindset.
* Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.