Director, Indirect Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Indirect Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide indirect spend strategies from our nationwide operations. You will develop category roadmaps, drive governance, and partner with executive leaders to align procurement with growth, risk management, and financial objectives.

A strong focus on supplier performance, cost optimization, and process excellence guides daily work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in procurement, sourcing, or category management leadership.
• Experience leading enterprise indirect spend programs in regulated industries preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise indirect procurement and category management strategies.
• Lead governance frameworks, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Operations and Legal to align procurement priorities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Executive communication

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Indirect Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide indirect spend strategies from our nationwide operations. You will develop category roadmaps, drive governance, and partner with executive leaders to align procurement with growth, risk management, and financial objectives.

A strong focus on supplier performance, cost optimization, and process excellence guides daily work.