Director, Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for direct materials, components, and finished goods. You will ensure supply continuity, quality, and cost efficiency while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, and Finance leadership.

The role requires extensive procurement leadership in healthcare, with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and risk management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Admin, Finance, or related field.
  • 10+ years procurement, sourcing, category management, or related experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
  • Experience with healthcare products, medical devices, or biologics preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of supplier risk management, contracting, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide direct procurement strategies.
  • Lead supply continuity and risk mitigation for critical products.
  • Drive category leadership and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Establish executive supplier relationships and governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing
Category management
Supply chain leadership
Supplier relationship management
Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field
Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems
Excel
PowerPoint
Sourcing platforms

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for direct materials, components, and finished goods. You will ensure supply continuity, quality, and cost efficiency while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, and Finance leadership.

The role requires extensive procurement leadership in healthcare, with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and risk management.

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