Director, Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Accendra Health seeks a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials, components, and manufacturing inputs. You will shape strategy, manage senior supplier relationships, and drive long-term supply continuity while aligning with quality, regulatory, and financial goals.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, R&D, and Finance to optimize cost, ensure product availability, and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide direct procurement strategies.
• Lead supplier governance and executive reviews.
• Oversee category leadership and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory and quality alignment across supplier network.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Director-level procurement

Category management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Accendra Health seeks a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials, components, and manufacturing inputs. You will shape strategy, manage senior supplier relationships, and drive long-term supply continuity while aligning with quality, regulatory, and financial goals.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, R&D, and Finance to optimize cost, ensure product availability, and support growth.