This senior leadership role is responsible for advancing the effectiveness, governance, capabilities, and maturity of the procurement function. Working closely with the Chief Procurement Officer and senior business leaders, the Director leads procurement transformation, process optimization, digital enablement, analytics, capability development, supplier risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the enterprise. The Director develops and executes a multi-year Procurement Excellence and Transformation roadmap in support of the enterprise procurement strategy, helping drive organizational growth, financial performance, operational resilience, compliance, and supply continuity.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a multi-year Procurement Excellence and Transformation roadmap in support of the enterprise procurement strategy, enabling cost optimization, risk mitigation, organizational effectiveness, digital enablement, and operational excellence
Develop, implement, and continuously improve methodologies, governance frameworks, standards, tools, and leading practices that enable procurement performance and consistency across the organization
Partner with the CPO to implement and continuously improve the Procurement operating model, governance structures, service delivery frameworks, organizational capabilities, decision rights, and procurement maturity objectives
Translate procurement strategic priorities into executable programs, governance models, and capability-building initiatives
Assess procurement performance against industry benchmarks and leading practices and develop capability roadmaps that advance procurement maturity
Lead the development of annual functional priorities aligned with enterprise and procurement objectives
Enable Direct and Indirect Procurement teams through standardized methodologies, tools, training, analytics, governance, technology solutions, and best practices that improve organizational effectiveness and business outcomes
Lead the design, prioritization, and execution of enterprise procurement transformation initiatives aligned with business strategy and procurement maturity objectives
Build and manage a multi-year procurement transformation portfolio that includes technology modernization, process redesign, capability-building initiatives, operating model enhancements, and organizational effectiveness programs approved through procurement leadership governance
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, digitize, and scale procurement processes and ways of working
Develop transformation business cases, implementation roadmaps, success metrics, and value realization plans
Partner with executive stakeholders to secure alignment, investment, resources, and sponsorship for transformational initiatives
Establish and lead change management strategies that drive stakeholder engagement, adoption, capability development, and sustained outcomes
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Monitor emerging market trends, digital innovations, AI capabilities, and procurement best practices to evolve organizational capabilities and maintain a best-in-class procurement function
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives that improve procurement effectiveness, stakeholder experience, productivity, compliance, and business performance
Develop, maintain, and administer procurement policies, standards, procedures, controls, and compliance frameworks
Develop and maintain procurement playbooks, sourcing methodologies, toolkits, governance processes, templates, and standard operating procedures
Define and maintain procurement decision-making frameworks, approval authority matrices, escalation pathways, and RACI models
Ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across procurement processes and sourcing activities
Partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance, controls, and policy adherence
Drive enterprise-wide adoption of standardized procurement processes and best practices
Own and continuously improve Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and supporting workflows
Drive standardization and optimization across source-to-contract, category management, supplier management, contracting, and procure-to-pay processes
Lead digital procurement transformation initiatives, including eSourcing, contract lifecycle management, supplier relationship management, spend analytics, workflow automation, and AI-enabled procurement capabilities
Identify opportunities to leverage automation, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to improve user experience, decision-making, and operational efficiency
Partner with Information Technology teams to establish procurement technology roadmaps and system enhancement priorities
Ensure successful adoption, utilization, and governance of procurement technologies and digital tools
Establish enterprise procurement reporting, analytics, dashboards, and performance measurement frameworks
Develop standardized methodologies for measuring spend under management, savings, cost avoidance, value creation, supplier performance, risk, compliance, working capital impact, and productivity
Deliver actionable insights that support executive decision-making, category strategies, and business planning
Lead procurement performance management reviews and drive accountability for results
Promote data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor throughout the procurement organization
Develop executive-level reporting that communicates procurement impact, transformation progress, risks, and opportunities
Develop and maintain enterprise category management methodologies, sourcing frameworks, governance standards, templates, and best practices
Partner with Direct and Indirect Procurement leaders to strengthen category strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier management, and procurement discipline
Ensure consistent application of category management principles and strategic sourcing methodologies across procurement teams
Establish standards for sourcing project management, opportunity assessment, business case development, benefits tracking, and value measurement
Lead governance processes supporting value realization, procurement performance measurement, and enterprise reporting
Partner with Finance to validate savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, and broader value creation initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve spend visibility, sourcing effectiveness, supplier leverage, and value delivery
Maintain enterprise category management standards and governance while enabling Category Directors and Category Managers to execute sourcing and supplier strategies aligned with business objectives
Develop, administer, and continuously improve supplier risk management methodologies, tools, reporting standards, and governance processes
Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, quality, compliance, and business leaders to strengthen supplier resiliency and business continuity capabilities
Establish supplier risk monitoring and reporting processes that support proactive risk identification and mitigation
Support responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, sustainability, and ESG-related procurement initiatives
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CPO and senior leadership team on procurement effectiveness, transformation priorities, organizational capabilities, and performance improvement opportunities
Facilitate procurement governance forums, executive steering committees, and cross-functional decision-making processes by providing performance insights, recommendations, and program updates
Present procurement performance, transformation progress, value realization, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Build trusted relationships with leaders across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Quality, and other key business functions
Influence stakeholders to drive alignment, adoption, and sustained organizational change
Represent procurement in enterprise initiatives and strategic planning activities
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement operations, category management, procurement transformation, or operational excellence
5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement functions, centers of excellence, transformation initiatives, procurement operations, or enterprise process improvement teams
Demonstrated success leading procurement transformation, organizational effectiveness, digital procurement, operating model redesign, or enterprise procurement initiatives
Strong expertise in category management, procurement governance, process improvement, supplier management, procurement analytics, change management, and procure-to-pay operations
Proven ability to lead large-scale cross-functional transformation programs and influence executive stakeholders
Strong analytical, financial, communication, project management, and organizational leadership capabilities
Experience within healthcare, healthcare products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly regulated industries preferred
Nice to have:
Master's degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, Operations, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline)
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CPM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci, PMP, or equivalent certifications
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
Paid time off plan
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic life insurance
Short-and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Teammate Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
Domestic partner benefits
Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs
About the Company
Accendra Health helps deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through its Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.
Apria is a leading provider of home healthcare equipment and related services across the USA, offering a comprehensive range of products and services for in-home care and delivery of respiratory therapy, obstructive sleep apnea treatment, and negative pressure wound therapy, along with additional equipment and services.
