Director of Procurement & Supply Chain

CLS Health; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CLS Health, a Houston-based healthcare system, seeks an experienced Director of Procurement & Supply Chain to lead centralized procurement across locations. You will drive sourcing initiatives, manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and standardize purchasing to support patient care and financial performance.

You will partner with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to implement consistent processes, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance while building a high-performing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience with at least 5 in a leadership role.
• Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and healthcare distributors.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare contracting, regulatory requirements, and procurement best practices.
• Experience coordinating multi-site procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralized procurement strategy across CLS Health locations.
• Oversee vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Develop standardized purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to standardize products and purchasing practices.
• Monitor procurement metrics and report on spending and supplier performance.
• Lead and develop the procurement team and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Education

MBA or related master’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About CLS Health

CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. We're a dynamic team on a mission to provide better healthcare options for Houstonians!

Description

CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. We're a dynamic team on a mission to provide better healthcare options for Houstonians!

Position Summary

CLS Health is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement & Supply Chain to lead and develop our centralized procurement function across a growing, physician-led healthcare organization. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving sourcing initiatives, vendor management, contract negotiations, purchasing operations, and supply chain standardization to support high-quality patient care while maximizing operational and financial performance.

The Director of Procurement will partner with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to implement consistent purchasing processes, optimize vendor relationships, reduce costs, and ensure procurement activities align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's centralized procurement strategy across all CLS Health locations.
• Oversee vendor sourcing, selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Develop and maintain standardized purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality, service, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to standardize products, supplies, and purchasing practices.
• Coordinate inventory management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Present major purchasing recommendations and long-term contractual commitments for multidisciplinary and executive review.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors while negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and service agreements.
• Monitor procurement metrics and prepare reports on spending, supplier performance, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Travel to other CLS Health Locations
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within a large medical group, hospital, health system, ambulatory network, pharmacy, laboratory, or other healthcare organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience purchasing medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment, information technology, facilities services, and professional services.
• Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), healthcare distributors, and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare contracting, vendor compliance, regulatory requirements, product recalls, and procurement best practices.
• Experience supporting procurement operations for a growing, multi‑site healthcare organization.
• Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, inventory management, and contract management systems.
• Advanced analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.