Senior Director, Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Accendra Health seeks a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to shape enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across direct materials, components, and finished goods. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Product teams to ensure reliable supply, cost competitiveness, and patient outcomes.

The role leads supplier governance, risk management, and strategic negotiations, driving value while aligning with regulatory and quality standards in a healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term direct procurement and category strategies that support manufacturing, product supply, business growth, and customer commitments.
• Lead supply continuity strategies for critical healthcare products and production inputs.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Business Insight

Drives Vision and Purpose

Decision Quality

Plans and Aligns

Manages Complexity

Organizational Savvy

Develops Talent

Collaborates

Persuades

Instills Trust

Drives Results

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Excel

Job description

Accendra Health seeks a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to shape enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across direct materials, components, and finished goods. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Product teams to ensure reliable supply, cost competitiveness, and patient outcomes.

The role leads supplier governance, risk management, and strategic negotiations, driving value while aligning with regulatory and quality standards in a healthcare