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We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.\nSummary:\nThe Senior Director, Program Performance, Northeast Purchasing Coalition (NPC) will be accountable for the performance, execution, and member experience of NPC programs and initiatives. NPC is a member-owned organization that leverages aggregated purchasing volume, strategic partnerships, and coordinated initiatives to generate savings, innovation, and measurable value for its members. The Senior Director will lead the performance-management structures, processes, and relationships necessary to translate NPC strategy into effective execution across the network. This member-facing role will serve as a primary point of contact for NPC members and will engage leaders and stakeholders across provider organizations, including supply chain, finance, clinical operations, value analysis, physician departments and other functional areas, to advance implementation, adoption, and value realization. The Senior Director will coordinate closely with NPC sourcing, analytics, implementation, clinical, and Vizient teams to ensure initiatives are effectively prioritized, communicated, implemented, measured, and sustained.\nResponsibilities:\nLead NPC’s program-performance framework, including performance goals, operating plans, milestones, owners, measures, reporting, and escalation pathways.\nEstablish and oversee the processes, routines, and governance structures required to monitor and improve the performance of NPC programs and initiatives.\nDesign, implement, and manage NPC operational committees, subcommittees, workgroups, and other forums that support member engagement, accountability, decision-making, and execution.\nServe as a primary member-facing leader and trusted advisor to NPC members and stakeholders.\nBuild relationships with executive, operational, supply chain, finance, clinical, physician, and value analysis leaders to understand member priorities and advance NPC initiatives.\nLead member engagement and performance-accountability processes, including scorecards, implementation reviews, action plans, and routine progress updates.\nCoordinate the end-to-end execution of NPC initiatives, including opportunity prioritization, member alignment, contracting or enrollment requirements, implementation planning, product conversions, utilization initiatives, and value realization.\nWork with NPC performance managers and member stakeholders to establish effective local governance and accountability structures that facilitate timely adoption and sustained results.\nTranslate member needs, performance gaps, and operational barriers into actionable recommendations for NPC leadership and internal delivery teams.\nMonitor program performance, identify risks and dependencies, resolve barriers, and escalate issues requiring leadership attention.\nDevelop and maintain standardized performance-management tools, communication approaches, implementation resources, and reporting mechanisms that improve consistency across the NPC member experience.\nCollaborate with sourcing, analytics, clinical, and Vizient teams to align strategy, delivery, member communications, and performance expectations.\nSupport the effective use of NPC and Vizient tools, analytics, technologies, and partnerships to advance member value and program performance.\nFacilitate cross-member collaboration and the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and implementation strategies.\nIdentify opportunities to improve NPC programs, offerings, capabilities, service delivery, and member engagement.\nSupport new-member onboarding, including performance expectations, operational readiness, stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, and integration into NPC governance and reporting processes.\nSupport member recruitment, business development, renewal, and marketing activities by articulating NPC’s program model, capabilities, and value proposition.\nDevelop dashboards, performance reports, updates, and recommendations for NPC leadership, committees, and the Board.\nFoster strong and productive relationships with suppliers, Vizient teams, consultants, and other business partners as appropriate.\nCoach and support NPC team members and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.\nQualifications:\nRelevant degree preferred. MBA/MPH/MHA desired. \nTen or more years of relevant experience in healthcare operations, program performance, supply chain, procurement, consulting, group purchasing, provider-organization administration, project management, or a related field required.\nSeven or more years of experience working with healthcare providers, health systems, or other complex provider organizations preferred.\nExperience leading program performance, implementation, transformation, operational delivery, or member-facing initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment.\nGPO, healthcare supply chain, strategic sourcing, or purchased services experience preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to engage and influence executive and operational stakeholders across multiple functions and organizations.\nStrong understanding of healthcare provider operations, decision-making processes, value analysis, sourcing, contracting, implementation, performance improvement, and change management.\nProven ability to convert strategy into executable plans with clear milestones, owners, measures, and outcomes.\nStrong project management, facilitation, communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills; certified project management experience preferred.\nEstablished record of meeting individual and team business goals and delivering measurable results.\nAbility to identify performance risks, remove barriers, and drive accountability without direct authority.\nAbility to coach and support others through collaborative leadership and effective partnership.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.\nEstimated Hiring Range:\nAt Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $135,200.00 to $236,600.00.This position is also incentive eligible.\nVizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! 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