Director, Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Teammate Assistance Program

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials, components, and finished goods. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, and Finance to ensure reliable supply, cost competitiveness, and patient safety.

The role focuses on strategic supplier relationships, category leadership, and continuous improvement across procurement programs, with accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years progressive procurement, sourcing, category management, or related experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement or category management teams.
• Experience leading direct material sourcing strategies in healthcare or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term direct procurement and category strategies aligning with manufacturing, product supply and commercial goals.
• Lead supply continuity strategies including risk management, dual-sourcing, and capacity planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Excel

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials, components, and finished goods. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, and Finance to ensure reliable supply, cost competitiveness, and patient safety.

The role focuses on strategic supplier relationships, category leadership, and continuous improvement across procurement programs, with accountability