Mohamad Akhtar, MBA
About Mohamad Akhtar, MBA
Mohamad Akhtar is a Sourcing Manager at Sutter Health, where he has worked since 2019. He holds an MBA from Brandman University and has extensive experience in contract management and strategic sourcing in the healthcare sector.
Work at Sutter Health
Mohamad Akhtar has served as Sourcing Manager at Sutter Health since 2019. In this role, he manages a system-wide portfolio of IT and Purchase Services contracts, which includes Clinical Applications, ERP, Revenue Cycle, Treasury, Marketing, and General Council. He provides leadership and guidance on contracting processes, ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures. Additionally, he spearheads the RFP process, collaborating with business owners to enhance standardization and cost reduction for the Information Services category portfolio. His responsibilities also include analyzing, interpreting, and negotiating complex provisions in various sales, professional services, and Information Technology agreements.
Education and Expertise
Mohamad Akhtar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Brandman University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from the same institution, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in business principles and leadership skills, which he applies in his current role at Sutter Health.
Background
Prior to his current position, Mohamad Akhtar worked as a Strategic Sourcing Executive at Vizient, Inc from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2012 to 2018. His career began in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked as a Firefighter from 1997 to 2005 in San Diego, California. This diverse background contributes to his expertise in sourcing and contract management.
Achievements
During his tenure at Sutter Health, Mohamad Akhtar has played a key role in enhancing the contracting processes and ensuring compliance with departmental policies. He has successfully led initiatives aimed at standardization and cost reduction within the Information Services category. His ability to negotiate complex agreements has contributed to the effective management of the organization's IT and Purchase Services contracts.