Director, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks a Director, Strategic Sourcing–Indirect to lead enterprise sourcing across IT, GPO, Medical Equipment, Pet & Office Supplies, and other indirect spends across a $450M+ portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing, the role manages 4–6 professionals, drives category strategies, negotiates enterprise agreements, and delivers cost savings while supporting a decentralized multi-site network.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives across indirect spend.
• Proven success negotiating enterprise supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories.
• Lead category strategies for IT, GPO, Medical Equipment, Pet & Office Supplies, and more.
• Negotiate contracts and drive supplier performance management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract management

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Business/Healthcare

MBA or equivalent

CP SM / CPSD or similar cert preferred

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Jaggaer

Job description

Hospital Name: National Veterinary Associates

Job Type: Support Center

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Position Summary

TheDirector, Strategic Sourcing– Indirectwill play acritical role indeveloping and executingenterprise sourcing strategiesacross a broadportfolio of indirectspend categories thatsupport National VeterinaryAssociates' (NVA) growingnetwork of GeneralPractice, Specialty & Emergency, Pet Resort,and Equine businesses.

Reporting to theSenior Director ofStrategic Sourcing, thisleader will beresponsible for managingand optimizing strategicsupplierpartnerships across categoriesincluding, but notlimited to,Information Technology (IT), Group PurchasingOrganizations (GPO), MedicalEquipment, Pet & OfficeSupplies andother indirect spendcategories ($450M+). The Director willlead enterprise sourcinginitiatives, negotiatecomplex supplier agreements,drive category strategies, and partner closelywith business leadersto deliver costsavings, operational efficiencies,supplier innovation, andlong-term value.

The ideal candidateis an experiencedprocurement leader withstrong strategic sourcingexpertise, category managementexperience, exceptionalstakeholder managementskills, and theability to influencedecision-making acrossa decentralized, multi-site organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

• Develop and execute enterprise sourcing strategies across assigned indirect spend categories to maximize value, reduce total cost of ownership, and support business growth.
• Lead category strategies for IT, GPO, Medical Equipment, Pet & Office Supplies, Professional Services, Facilities, and other assigned indirect categories.
• Drive end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting, implementation, and supplier performance management.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and operational improvement.
• Develop and maintain multi-year category roadmaps aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4–6 Strategic Sourcing professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused culture.
• Set team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely execution of sourcing initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Drive employee development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and ongoing professional growth.
• Promote best practices in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Establish performance metrics and KPIs that promote accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead change management efforts and support the adoption of new procurement processes, technologies, and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as the executive relationship manager for strategic suppliers and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) partners.
• Negotiate enterprise agreements that optimize pricing, service levels, rebates, contract terms, and supplier performance.
• Lead supplier business reviews and governance meetings to monitor performance, resolve issues, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations, procurement standards, and enterprise policies.
• Drive supplier performance through strategic partnerships, scorecards, and performance management programs.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including Operations, Medical Leadership, Information Technology, Finance, Facilities, Legal, and Procurement, to develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing category expertise, market intelligence, and strategic sourcing recommendations.
• Balance enterprise procurement strategies with the operational needs of NVA's decentralized business model.
• Support acquisition integration by aligning newly acquired hospitals and practices with enterprise sourcing programs.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, rebate optimization, and operational efficiencies across assigned categories.
• Analyze supplier spend, contract utilization, rebates, and procurement performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance metrics to communicate sourcing results, supplier value, and business impact.
• Increase enterprise contract utilization and compliance with preferred supplier programs.
• Support the continued evolution of NVA's Procurement Center of Excellence through process standardization, governance, and best practices.
• Champion procurement transformation initiatives, sourcing technologies, and continuous process improvements.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with corporate governance, legal requirements, and procurement policies.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the procurement organization.

Key Objectives

• Execute enterprise sourcing strategies that support NVA's growth, operational excellence, and long-term business objectives.
• Maximize value across strategic supplier partnerships and assigned indirect spend categories.
• Deliver sustainable cost savings, rebate optimization, supplier innovation, and operational efficiencies.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships with business leaders, suppliers, and GPO partners.
• Advance Procurement Center of Excellence initiatives through governance, standardization, and data-driven decision-making.
• Improve supplier performance, contract compliance, and utilization of enterprise sourcing programs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• CPSM, CPSD, or similar professional procurement certification preferred.

Experience

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain.
• Proven success developing and executing enterprise sourcing strategies across multiple indirect spend categories.
• Experience leading complex supplier negotiations, strategic supplier relationships, and enterprise procurement initiatives.
• Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), healthcare procurement, veterinary organizations, or other multi-site environments preferred.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and driving cross-functional initiatives within a matrixed organization.
• Previous people leadership experience managing and developing procurement or sourcing teams preferred.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and commercial acumen.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging spend analytics and supplier performance data to drive business decisions.
• Experience with procurement technologies such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Jaggaer, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary healthcare, healthcare systems, medical devices, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of healthcare contracting, clinical operations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading procurement transformation, operational excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15–20% for supplier meetings, business reviews, hospital visits, and strategic planning sessions.