The Director, Indirect Procurement & Category Management provides strategic leadership for enterprise-wide indirect procurement activities and category management programs. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier management programs, procurement governance, and value creation initiatives across indirect spend categories. The Director partners with executive and functional leaders to ensure procurement strategies support organizational growth, operational excellence, business continuity, regulatory compliance, and financial objectives while leading a team of procurement professionals.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $140k - $200k annual. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.
Enterprise Procurement Strategy- Develop and execute a multi-year indirect procurement and category management strategy aligned with organizational objectives, growth initiatives, and financial targets.
- Translate enterprise priorities into category roadmaps, sourcing plans, supplier strategies, and measurable procurement outcomes.
- Lead procurement planning processes that optimize total cost of ownership, customer service levels, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
- Establish category governance frameworks, sourcing standards, and procurement policies that drive consistency and accountability across the enterprise.
Category Management Leadership- Oversee strategic management of indirect spend categories and associated supplier portfolios.
- Guide development of category strategies informed by market intelligence, benchmarking, business requirements, risk assessments, and stakeholder priorities.
- Ensure category strategies deliver measurable value through cost optimization, demand management, process efficiency, supplier innovation, and risk reduction.
- Challenge traditional procurement approaches and identify opportunities to transform how goods and services are procured and managed.
Executive Stakeholder Partnership- Serve as strategic business partner to executive leaders, Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Facilities, and functional leadership teams.
- Influence enterprise decision-making regarding supplier selection, sourcing strategies, investment priorities, and procurement governance.
- Partner with finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, margin improvement, working capital objectives, and long-term planning.
- Facilitate executive alignment on procurement priorities and major sourcing initiatives.
Supplier Relationship Management- Establish and lead executive-level supplier relationship management programs.
- Build strategic partnerships with critical suppliers to drive innovation, service excellence, business continuity, and operational performance.
- Conduct executive business reviews and governance forums with strategic suppliers.
- Ensure performance assessments, scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented across key supplier relationships.
Risk, Compliance & Resilience- Lead supplier risk management strategies focused on business continuity, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, ESG objectives, financial stability, and supply assurance.
- Develop mitigation strategies for supplier concentration, market disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical risks.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and Internal Audit to strengthen supplier governance and contractual protections.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare regulatory expectations and company policies.
Procurement Transformation & Operational Excellence- Drive procurement modernization initiatives, including digital procurement tools, analytics, automation, and process improvements.
- Establish procurement performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
- Champion best practices that advance procurement capability and organizational maturity.
Leadership & Talent Development- Lead, coach, and develop category management and sourcing team members.
- Build organizational capability through succession planning, mentorship, performance management, and talent development.
- Create an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service.
- Serve as a visible leader who promotes enterprise values and procurement excellence.
Required Years/Type of Experience: - 10+ years progressive procurement, sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related leadership experience.
- 5+ years leading procurement, sourcing, or category management teams.
- Experience managing enterprise-wide indirect spend programs within healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly regulated industries preferred.
- Demonstrated success delivering transformational procurement initiatives and enterprise value creation.
- Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier management, procurement technology, and financial analysis.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience leading enterprise procurement transformation initiatives.
- Experience within healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly regulated industries.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier risk management, contract negotiation, and category strategy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESTechnical / Job Knowledge:- Supplier relationship management and supplier performance programs.
- Strategic sourcing and category management methodologies.
- Contract management, procurement governance, and sourcing best practices.
- Supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and compliance requirements
- Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and total cost of ownership concepts.
Computer / Systems Skills:- ERP, procurement, sourcing, contract management, and supplier management systems.
- Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Reporting, dashboarding, and analytics tools.
Communication / Leadership Skills: - Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation, collaboration, and relationship management skills.
- Leadership, coaching, performance management, and talent development capabilities.
- Strategic thinking, business acumen, and decision-making skills
Other Skills:- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Ability to lead change and drive organizational alignment.
What Success Looks Like- Procurement is viewed as a strategic business partner and source of competitive advantage.
- Category strategies consistently deliver enterprise value beyond savings.
- Supplier relationships generate innovation, business continuity, and measurable performance improvements.
- Risks are proactively identified and mitigated before business disruption occurs.
- Procurement processes are scalable, efficient, data-driven, and aligned with organizational growth.
- Teams demonstrate high engagement, capability development, and succession readiness.
Demonstrated Leadership Competencies- Strategic Mindset
- Business Insight
- Drives Vision and Purpose
- Decision Quality
- Plans and Aligns
- Collaborates
- Persuades
- Communicates Effectively
- Instills Trust
- Develops Talent
- Organizational Savvy
- Manages Complexity
- Drives Results
Teammate BenefitsAs an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are - through all of life's stages. We've got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.
Our benefits program includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
- Paid time off plan
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic life insurance
- Short-and long-term disability coverage
- Accident insurance
- Teammate Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Domestic partner benefits
- Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
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