Director of Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; 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

Introductory training and development

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to drive enterprise-wide direct procurement strategies and supplier governance. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management and Finance to ensure reliable supply and cost optimization.

This role emphasizes leadership in procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and risk management within a healthcare products environment, aiming to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive procurement, sourcing, category management, or related experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement or category management teams.
• Experience in direct materials procurement for manufacturing, healthcare products, or medical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide direct procurement and category strategies.
• Lead supply continuity and risk mitigation for critical inputs.
• Oversee category strategy development across direct spend categories.
• Lead executive-level negotiations and supplier governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Executive negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Should-cost modeling

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to drive enterprise-wide direct procurement strategies and supplier governance. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management and Finance to ensure reliable supply and cost optimization.

This role emphasizes leadership in procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and risk management within a healthcare products environment, aiming to improve patient outcomes