Director, Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials and manufacturing inputs, ensuring product availability, quality, and patient outcomes.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, and Finance to drive supplier collaboration, risk management, and long-range supply planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute direct procurement strategies for direct materials and manufacturing inputs.
• Lead supplier governance focusing on performance, quality, and value creation.
• Drive cost optimization and risk management across direct spend categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor category managers and procurement professionals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Direct materials procurement

Contract negotiation

Category management

Supplier risk management

Quality systems

Cost management

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials and manufacturing inputs, ensuring product availability, quality, and patient outcomes.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, and Finance to drive supplier collaboration, risk management, and long-range supply planning.