Director of Strategic Sourcing, Direct

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Brasil; Teletrabalho; BRL 635.000 - 1.046.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading pet care organization is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing strategies and manage a team remotely. The ideal candidate has extensive procurement experience, especially in healthcare or veterinary fields, with a proven track record in stakeholder engagement and team leadership. The role offers a competitive salary range of $118,500-$195,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Serviços

Comprehensive benefits program

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick leave

Qualificações

• 5-7 years of progressive procurement experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in healthcare, veterinary, or multi-site organizations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead sourcing strategies across multiple categories.
• Manage a team of sourcing professionals.
• Align sourcing efforts with business needs.

Conhecimentos

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Category expertise in veterinary products

Negotiation skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Ferramentas

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position

Title: Director of Strategic Sourcing, Direct

Location: Remote

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Director of Strategic Sourcing, Direct will lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across the General Practice (GP) business unit. This role plays a critical leadership function in managing the largest business unit within NVA, including Canada, through scalable, efficient, and cost-effective direct sourcing strategies. This individual will be responsible for aligning sourcing efforts across diverse business needs while managing a multi-leveled team of 2-5 sourcing professionals. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep category expertise, strong operational execution skills, and the ability to build consensus across complex stakeholder networks in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead the development of a comprehensive sourcing strategy for direct categories, including but not limited to: Pharmaceuticals, Lab commodities and Lab Services, Nutrition, Distribution, Medical gases, Cremation Services.
• Stakeholder Alignment
  • Partner with internal teams across Operations, Medical, and Finance.
  • Navigates and influences a complex, matrixed stakeholder environment—including hospital directors, executive and regional operations leaders, and functional heads.
  • Leads sourcing councils or governance forums to align sourcing decisions, timelines, and strategic priorities.
• Team Leadership
  • Manages and develops a team of 2-5 sourcing professionals across multiple levels and geographies.
  • Sets clear performance expectations, coaches for growth, and fosters a culture of accountability, agility, and service excellence.
  • Builds team capabilities to support both enterprise-wide strategic sourcing and hospital-level responsiveness.
• Operational & Financial Impact
  • Identifies sourcing opportunities through negotiations, supplier strategy development, vendor consolidation and contract execution to meet the needs of the BUs by reducing costs, increasing rebates, improving supplier performance, and driving innovation.
  • Utilizes enterprise-wide data to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with financial goals.
  • Develops requirements for analytical tools and systems to enhance transparency, process control, and reporting accuracy.
  • Leverages strategic negotiations and supplier relationship management to drive and enhance cost savings, contract compliance, supplier performance, and internal stakeholder satisfaction.
• Key Objectives
  • Align and execute direct sourcing strategies across NVA’s general practice, multi-site veterinary network.
  • Deliver sustainable cost savings and supplier value while maintaining service excellence.
  • Build a team with centralized strategic sourcing capability that balances scale with local flexibility.
  • Strengthen governance, visibility, and analytics across direct procurement functions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience. Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for direct categories and team leadership. Experience in healthcare, veterinary, or multi-site organizations is strongly preferred.
• Category Expertise: Proven experience in managing strategic sourcing across veterinary and health related products and services.
• Leadership Skills: Strong people leader with a track record of building team, managing change, and delivering against business goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in procurement platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle, or similar tools.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in veterinary or healthcare environments.
• Deep understanding of operational and compliance needs specific to veterinary practice and animal health services.
• Ability to influence without authority and manage through complexity.
• Willingness to travel (~10–15%) to support cross-functional alignment, team development, and hospital-level engagement.

Compensation

The base salary range is $118,500-$195,000 with opportunity for short and long term incentives.

Company Overview

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.