Director, Indirect Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Indirect Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide indirect spend strategies and supplier relationships. You will develop governance, drive value creation, and partner with executives to align procurement with growth and risk management.

The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation within healthcare or regulated environments, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement leadership.
• Experience with indirect spend in healthcare preferred.
• Strong executive communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide indirect procurement strategy.
• Oversee category management and supplier governance.
• Partner with executives to align procurement with growth and risk objectives.
• Drive procurement modernization and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management

Sourcing tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Indirect Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide indirect spend strategies and supplier relationships. You will develop governance, drive value creation, and partner with executives to align procurement with growth and risk management.

The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation within healthcare or regulated environments, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes