Director of Indirect Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Indirect Procurement & Category Management to devise enterprise‑wide strategies, govern supplier relationships, and lead a team of procurement professionals. The role collaborates with Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to ensure value creation, risk mitigation, and alignment with regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes transformational procurement, expense optimization, and long‑term business continuity while driving performance and capability

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years in procurement/sourcing/category leadership roles.
Experience leading indirect spend programs in healthcare or regulated industries is preferred.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi‑year indirect procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
Lead category management and supplier portfolios with measurable outcomes.
Partner with Finance, IT, Legal, and Ops to align procurement governance and budgeting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Team development

Contract negotiation

Financial analysis

Executive partnership

Regulatory compliance

Education

MBA or related master's

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing tools

Job description

The position emphasizes transformational procurement, expense optimization, and long‑term business continuity while driving performance and capability

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