Direct Procurement & Category Strategy Director

Accendra Health; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accendra Health in the United States is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing across direct materials and finished goods. You will shape category strategies, ensure supply continuity, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Product, Finance, and Ops leaders.

In this role, you’ll develop supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and manage risk while aligning with patient safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term direct procurement and category strategies across direct spend.
• Lead supply continuity and risk mitigation for critical materials.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Quality systems

Risk management

Leadership

Data analysis

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel & PowerPoint

Reporting & analytics tools

Job description

Accendra Health in the United States is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing across direct materials and finished goods. You will shape category strategies, ensure supply continuity, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Product, Finance, and Ops leaders.

In this role, you’ll develop supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and manage risk while aligning with patient safety and regulatory standards.