Strategic Director, Direct Procurement & Category Strategy

Accendra Health; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

PTO

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise‑wide sourcing for direct materials, components, raw materials, contract manufacturing, and packaging. You will ensure product availability, quality, and patient outcomes while aligning with regulatory and financial goals.

The role emphasizes supplier governance, risk management, cost optimization, and long‑range supply planning, collaborating with Manufacturing, Operations, QA, Product,

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing and category management methodologies.
• Supplier relationship management and performance programs.
• Direct materials procurement and manufacturing supply chains.
• Contract negotiation and commercial strategy.
• Supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and quality systems.
• Cost management, financial analysis, and value creation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term direct procurement and category strategies.
• Align procurement strategies with operational, commercial, quality, regulatory, and financial objectives.
• Lead strategic planning for critical raw materials, components, packaging, and contract manufacturing categories.
• Establish sourcing strategies that ensure security of supply, quality, cost competitiveness, and scalability.
• Lead supply continuity strategies for critical healthcare products and inputs.
• Drive category optimization through market intelligence, supplier segmentation, should‑cost modeling, and total‑cost analyses.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities that support innovation and operational efficiency.
• Lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives and executive‑level negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Direct materials procurement

Contract negotiations

Quality systems

Cost management

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

Sourcing platforms

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Analytics tools

Job description

Accendra Health is seeking a Director of Direct Procurement & Category Management to lead enterprise‑wide sourcing for direct materials, components, raw materials, contract manufacturing, and packaging. You will ensure product availability, quality, and patient outcomes while aligning with regulatory and financial goals.

The role emphasizes supplier governance, risk management, cost optimization, and long‑range supply planning, collaborating with Manufacturing, Operations, QA, Product,