Head of Indirect Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director, Indirect Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide indirect spend programs and governance. You will shape the strategy, align capabilities, and drive measurable value across the organization.

You will partner with senior leaders to optimize costs, manage supplier performance, and strengthen risk governance while building a high-performing procurement team across our nationwide network.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, or category management with leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading procurement teams.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop indirect procurement and category management strategy.
• Lead supplier governance and performance reviews.
• Partner with executives to align procurement with growth and compliance.
• Drive procurement transformation and savings initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Contract management

Leadership

Executive presence

Financial analysis

Procurement technology

ERP systems

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management software

Sourcing tools

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director, Indirect Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise-wide indirect spend programs and governance. You will shape the strategy, align capabilities, and drive measurable value across the organization.

You will partner with senior leaders to optimize costs, manage supplier performance, and strengthen risk governance while building a high-performing procurement team across our nationwide network.