Weill Cornell Medicine · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Procurement
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $206K/yr
7+ years expWeill Cornell Medicine is a prestigious institution seeking an Associate Director of Procurement to lead daily purchasing operations and strategic sourcing. This role is critical in maintaining vendor relationships, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies while collaborating with various institutional partners.
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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
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree (or equivalent experience); advanced degree a plus
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
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
Company
Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine is an academic medical institution that offers health care services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$69.8MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesU.S. Department of DefenseNational Cancer Institute
2025-08-15Grant· $14.9M
2024-12-10Grant· $1.4M
2024-08-15Grant· $12.4M
Leadership Team
Robert Min
President and CEO of Physician Organization
Lara Pes, PhD
Co-founder of WCM Green Labs Group
Recent News
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