Director, Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for direct materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, and Finance to ensure reliable supply and sustainable growth.

The role emphasizes leadership in supplier relationships, risk management, and strategic negotiations to optimize costs and ensure patient safety and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred for leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading direct material sourcing strategies and supplier management programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term direct procurement and category strategies that support manufacturing, product supply, business growth, and customer commitments.
• Lead supplier governance programs focused on performance, quality, and long-term alignment.
• Drive value creation through cost optimization, productivity initiatives, and total-cost analyses.
• Lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives and executive-level negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Direct materials procurement

Contract negotiation

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing platforms

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Supplier management platforms

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for direct materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, and Finance to ensure reliable supply and sustainable growth.

The role emphasizes leadership in supplier relationships, risk management, and strategic negotiations to optimize costs and ensure patient safety and product