Director, Category Management

LOCATION: REMOTE

Annual Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000.00 DOE

This position is bonus eligible up to 25%

Join Global Medical Response (GMR) as our Director of Indirect Procurement and lead the development of a world-class strategic sourcing and supplier management program focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence. This senior leadership role will oversee indirect procurement categories, including facilities and travel, while driving innovative sourcing strategies that deliver measurable value across the organization.

In addition to leading strategic procurement initiatives, this position is responsible for managing and developing a team of Strategic Category Analysts. Candidates must have prior experience directly managing and developing high-performing teams, including responsibility for coaching, performance management, and employee development.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for facilities, travel, and other indirect spend categories to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain a high-performing supplier network by identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead complex contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, service levels, rebates, and contractual terms.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities across assigned categories.
• Oversee and mentor a team of Strategic Category Analysts, providing leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Establish department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to drive procurement excellence and operational consistency.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools to measure key performance indicators.
• Conduct cost-benefit and value analyses to support sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
• Partner with executive and operational leaders on procurement strategies related to acquisitions, due diligence, budgeting, and operational support.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, supplier capabilities, and economic factors to inform sourcing strategies and business decisions.
• Ensure contract compliance and optimize vendor pricing, discounts, and rebate programs.
• Research and implement innovative technologies, tools, and services that improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and privacy requirements.

Qualifications: Education & Industry Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive strategic sourcing and procurement experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing direct reports, including leading, coaching, developing, and evaluating procurement or sourcing professionals.
•  Leadership experience within a healthcare, healthcare services, or similarly regulated environment preferred.
• Experience managing facilities-related procurement categories required; travel category management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and spend analysis.
• Experience using procurement, purchasing, and materials management systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.
• Indirect procurement leadership experience within a large, multi-site organization.
• Experience building procurement programs, supplier performance frameworks, and category management strategies.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or related procurement/supply chain credentials are a plus.