Director, Procurement (Remote)

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management:

• Design, implement, and lead a best-in-class procurement function applying supply chain management best practices appropriate for a high-growth healthcare organization.
• Establish and execute a strategic sourcing program with clear category ownership across IT, professional services, clinical vendors, facilities, and other material spend areas.
• Implement RFP/RFQ processes to drive competitive tension and negotiate favorable commercial terms with suppliers.
• Leverage spend data and financial analytics to identify cost reduction opportunities, model financial impacts, and gain business leadership alignment on savings initiatives.
• Establish measurable performance metrics and regularly report third-party spend, savings, and supplier performance to Finance and senior leadership.

Supplier Relationship & Contract Management:

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers; develop a preferred vendor program to consolidate the supply base, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
• Lead contract negotiations and administer agreements with suppliers, vendors, and service providers; ensure commercial terms reflect Aledade's risk tolerance and business objectives.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, including evaluation of financial stability, compliance posture, and service capability.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, claims, and quality issues in a timely manner, escalating when needed.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and market benchmarks to validate fair and reasonable pricing.

Compliance, Risk & Governance:

• Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls; educate stakeholders on compliant purchasing practices and audit for continuous improvement.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing procurement and vendor management.
• Manage healthcare-specific vendor compliance requirements, including Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), HIPAA obligations, and other regulatory considerations relevant to Aledade's operating environment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier financial instability, single-source dependencies, and business continuity gaps.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and implement continuous improvement programs to close identified gaps.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Change Management:

• Serve as a trusted cross-functional partner to Finance, Legal, Technology, HR, and business unit leaders by embedding procurement discipline without creating bureaucratic friction.
• Lead organizational change management efforts associated with standing up and scaling the procurement function, including stakeholder education, process adoption, and communication strategies.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate colleagues on procurement policies, approval workflows, and compliant purchasing behaviors.
• Build strong internal relationships to proactively identify procurement needs, influence upstream decision-making, and reduce maverick spend.
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional initiatives, vendor governance forums, and finance planning cycles.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement team as the function scales.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and create development pathways for direct reports.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the Procurement function.
• Model collaborative, cross-functional leadership that reflects Aledade's values and ways of working.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 12+ years of experience in sourcing and purchasing

Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

• NAPM or APICS certification preferred
• Six Sigma or Lean training and experience preferred
• Solid track record meeting cost reduction targets
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong contract review experience
• Excellent communication skills (public speaking, individual negotiations, correspondence)
• Proven success in a senior procurement role in a high-growth environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts to achieve objectives
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate internally with other teams involved in the procure to pay process

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.