Strategic IS Sourcing & Category Leadership (Hybrid)

Providence; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking an Executive Director of Procurement to lead Information Services sourcing and category management, driving a strategic transformation across Source to Settle. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, IT, Finance, and senior leaders to modernize procurement and support a digital strategy.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence at the highest levels while delivering measurable value and cost optimization across software, cloud,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; finance/administration focus preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• 6+ years leading IS sourcing, purchasing or contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IS sourcing and category management to maximize resources and manage technology spend.
• Ensure staff training and optimal use of IT systems and market intelligence.
• Monitor compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements in sourcing and contracting.
• Optimize supplier integration and governance; advise on contracts for best pricing and SLAs.
• Maintain technology roadmaps, supplier strategies, and master data.
• Educate leadership on processes; provide approval training for new management.
• Design and implement dashboards to track department performance against KPIs.
• Develop policies, procedures, tools, and templates for IS sourcing and category management.
• Benchmark industry practices and plan transitions to world-class operations.
• Build internal/external partnerships to support digital strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Providence is seeking an Executive Director of Procurement to lead Information Services sourcing and category management, driving a strategic transformation across Source to Settle. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, IT, Finance, and senior leaders to modernize procurement and support a digital strategy.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence at the highest levels while delivering measurable value and cost optimization across software, cloud,