Senior Director, Procurement

USN U.S. Nursing Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenovis Health, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Director of Procurement to lead the enterprise procurement function and drive continuous optimization, governance, and ROI across spend categories. This role serves as a senior change leader, embedding best practices, data-driven decision making, and scalable processes across the organization.

The position emphasizes sourcing strategies, vendor management, and cross-functional partnership to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership for enterprise procurement practices.
• Design and execute an enterprise procurement strategy emphasizing efficiency and ROI.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management across enterprise spend categories.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and enable technology enablement.
• Drive ROI on spend through spend analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and other leaders on enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

SaaS procurement

Data analytics

Contract governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday P2P

Job description

Position summary: The Senior Director, Procurement leads Ingenovis Health’s enterprise corporate procurement function, driving continuous optimization, process efficiency, and improved return on investment (ROI) across operational and shared services spend. This role is accountable for designing, implementing, scaling, and improving procurement processes that enable operational efficiency, financial discipline, and consistent governance in a growing healthcare staffing organization. The position serves as a senior change leader, continually evaluating and improving how Ingenovis Health sources, contracts for, and utilizes external spend including simplifying workflows, leveraging data and technology, and embedding best‑in‑class sourcing and vendor management practices across all functions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• 1) Procurement Leadership & Capability Enablement Provide functional leadership for enterprise procurement practices Influence stakeholders through expertise, data, and structured decision frameworks Promote consistent adoption continuous improvement principles across the organization
• 2) Procurement Strategy, Optimization & Governance Design and execute an enterprise procurement strategy that emphasizes process efficiency, disciplined spending, and measurable return on investment (ROI) on spend Establish and implement procurement governance, policies, and approval frameworks that reduce friction while ensuring transparency and control Lead ongoing assessment and redesign of procurement processes to minimize or eliminate cycle times, manual effort, errors and redundancies Champion a continuous improvement mindset across procurement activities and stakeholder teams
• 3) Corporate Sourcing & Vendor Management Lead sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management across enterprise spend categories, including but not limited to: Enterprise technology (IT infrastructure, SaaS, cybersecurity, telecom) Professional services (legal, audit, payroll consulting, benefits brokerage) Corporate services (facilities, real estate, travel, marketing, insurance) Operations (credentialling, background checks, and drug screening services) Finance, HR, and compliance-related vendors Standardize vendor sourcing and onboarding processes to improve consistency and speed Rationalize the vendor portfolio to reduce fragmentation, improve operating leverage, and optimize both the total cost of ownership and the return on investment (ROI) on spend Implement vendor performance management programs (KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, QBRs) focused on cost, service quality, efficiency, and return on investment (ROI)
• 4) Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency Identify opportunities and implement solutions to streamline procurement workflows through standardization, automation, and technology enablement Lead projects to enhance procurement systems, spend analytics, and contract lifecycle management tools in partnership with IT, Finance and other business and functional leaders as needed Reduce administrative burden on partner teams by improving intake, sourcing, contracting, and vendor management processes Develop clear documentation, playbooks, and training materials to ensure scalable and repeatable procurement practices
• 5) Financial Impact & Cost Containment Proactively drive improved return on investment (ROI) on spend, which may include sustained cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency gains across spend categories Lead enterprise-wide spend analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and supplier cost benchmarking in partnership with Finance and other departments, as needed Establish clear metrics for procurement, including return on investment (ROI), savings realization, efficiency improvements, and spend under management, and drive measurable improvement over time Ensure procurement decisions appropriately balance cost discipline, risk, and business enablement
• 6) Cross‑Functional Partnership Serve as a strategic partner to functional leaders in IT, HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Facilities, Operations and others on matters related to sourcing services and systems Partner with other functional teams for enterprise initiatives such as system implementations, vendor transitions, organizational growth, M&A integration or other areas (corporate scope) Partner with functional leaders to enable stakeholder teams to make informed purchasing decisions through data, tools, and standardized processes, including managing requests for proposal (RFP) processes

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• 1) Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field required Advanced degree such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in other quantitative field, or equivalent certification preferred
• 2) Experience 10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience utilizing quantitative methods and data analysis required 5+ years operating at a senior, enterprise level with responsibility for enterprise spend and governance, with particular focus in negotiating, implementing, executing and governing enterprise-scale vendor contracts for Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) platforms and professional services Demonstrated experience driving process optimization, efficiency gains, and cost containment Experience in staffing, professional services, healthcare services or regulated environments preferred
• 3) Skills & Competencies Strong ability to design, optimize, implement and manage end‑to‑end procurement processes Strong proficiency with Workday Procure-to-Pay (PTP) or similar systems is a plus Strong negotiation and commercial strategy skills Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting capabilities Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing procurement tools, controls, operating models and systems and driving adoption to ensure achievement of enterprise goals Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability influence internal and external parties without authority Effective prioritization skills including a demonstrated track record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and workstreams with competing timelines Strong ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environment while delivering to company performance expectations Demonstrated track record of developing strong, collaborative relationships across organizations (internal and external) at all levels from entry‑level team members to senior leadership Personally exhibit characteristics of resilience and "growth mindset" in the face of new and unexpected challenges, intellectual curiosity and exceptional EQ and fosters these characteristics in others Demonstrated track record of successful organizational leadership including contributing to building teams with positive, performance oriented cultures and high employee engagement Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) A disposition to function in a team environment and to maintain confidentiality Strong ability to use tact, discretion, and independent judgment to analyze and resolve work problems Displays a strong sense of urgency with the ability to self‑motivate and remain flexible

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to use sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through use of the telephone, email, video conference and face to face contact Ability to use manual dexterity, visual acuity and hearing acuity to effectively use and operate office related equipment such as but not limited to a computer, copier, scanner, camera, phone, headset, keyboard and mouse Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a keyboard and workstation with low periods of reaching and standing Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ingenovis Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Reservation of Rights

Essential functions contained within this job description are listed above; they are subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons set forth by management.

Compensation Range and Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• FSA/HSA
• company-paid life insurance
• 401K with discretionary match
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement

Ingenovis Health companies are sending the best healthcare talent to every corner of this country where hospitals and patients need medical attention. Through a combination of smart and nimble planning, Ingenovis Health is transforming the industry, creating a home for healthcare professionals from all disciplines to further their careers and find where they’re most needed. With the collective strength of our wide-ranging ecosystem of companies, Ingenovis Health is better positioned to secure our place as the home of healthcare talent. Everyone has cycles in their career - including nurses, advanced practitioners, allied providers, even physicians. Ingenovis Health is the center hub of a wheel of healthcare talent resources, whether a person is looking to travel on short assignments, work in underserved communities, increase their skills in a new role or find a permanent assignment, the companies of Ingenovis Health gather those specialized agencies in a central location for easy movement between organizations. The people of Ingenovis do important work - we make sure there is care at the bedside and we get people jobs. Check out what we're building by visiting www.IngenovisHealth.com or following us on LinkedIn.