Director of Direct Materials & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

Accendra Health seeks a strategic Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials, finished goods, and manufacturing inputs. You will align strategies with quality, regulatory, and financial goals while ensuring supply continuity and patient safety.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, and Finance to optimize cost, drive supplier performance, and deliver long-term value across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in direct materials procurement and healthcare/regulated environments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide direct procurement and category strategies.
• Lead supplier governance programs and executive supplier reviews.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation across spend categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to ensure supply continuity and quality.
• Lead negotiations for long-term agreements and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Cost management

Financial analysis

Value creation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytics tools

Job description

Accendra Health seeks a strategic Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for direct materials, finished goods, and manufacturing inputs. You will align strategies with quality, regulatory, and financial goals while ensuring supply continuity and patient safety.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, and Finance to optimize cost, drive supplier performance, and deliver long-term value across