Strategic Director, Direct Procurement & Category

Accendra Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accendra Health seeks a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise‑wide sourcing strategies for direct materials, components and finished goods. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management and Finance to ensure reliable supply and sustainable growth.

The role requires strategic leadership, executive negotiations, and risk management to optimize cost, quality and continuity in a healthcare products environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 10+ years in procurement or category management in healthcare or related industries.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Proven success in direct materials sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, risk and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute direct procurement and category strategies.
• Lead supply continuity and risk mitigation for critical materials.
• Oversee category strategy across direct spend and supplier segmentation.
• Drive executive negotiations and long-term partnerships with suppliers.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Finance leaders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Quality systems

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Accendra Health seeks a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise‑wide sourcing strategies for direct materials, components and finished goods. You will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management and Finance to ensure reliable supply and sustainable growth.

The role requires strategic leadership, executive negotiations, and risk management to optimize cost, quality and continuity in a healthcare products environment.