Procurement Director

Procurement Director

Work Location:

Remote with onsite as needed

Work Hours:

Full Time

• Sourcing and Vendor Management
  • Own the full procurement lifecycle — sourcing, RFP/RFQ, negotiation, contract execution, and ongoing supplier performance management.
  • Develop and execute a multi‑year procurement strategy aligned with company growth, clinical needs, and cost objectives.
  • Establish a vendor management program across imaging equipment, medical supplies, facilities, and professional services.
  • Lead contract negotiations with major suppliers and GPO partners to maximize value.
  • Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements across spend categories.
• Process and Compliance
  • Build procurement policies, workflows, and approval frameworks scalable across multiple imaging center locations.
  • Maintain a centralized contract repository and ensure timely renewals, compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure all vendor contracts meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Track and report on procurement KPIs, spend analytics, and savings pipeline to senior leadership.
  • Evaluate and implement procurement technology tools appropriate for the organization’s scale.
• Capital Equipment Acquisition, Repairs and Maintenance
  • Lead end‑to‑end procurement of capital imaging equipment (mammography units, ultrasound, MRI, and related modalities), including needs assessment, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and purchase execution.
  • Own and manage service contract negotiations for all capital equipment, including preventive maintenance agreements, OEM vs. third‑party service provider evaluation, and multi‑year service terms.
  • Develop and maintain a capital equipment repair and maintenance program — tracking service histories, warranty status, planned maintenance schedules, and unplanned repair spend across all locations.
  • Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for equipment downtime events, coordinating with service vendors to prioritize response and minimize clinical disruption.
  • Partner with Radiology and Operations to forecast equipment end‑of‑life, plan capital refresh cycles, and build multi‑year capital expenditure budgets.
  • Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) across equipment acquisition, service, parts, and disposal to inform sourcing decisions.
• Cross‑Functional Integration
  • IT
    :
    Partner with the IT team on procurement of hardware, software, SaaS platforms, and technology infrastructure; ensure vendor agreements align with IT security requirements, data privacy standards, and system integration needs.
  • Accounts Payable
    :
    Collaborate closely with AP to align purchase order processes, three‑way match workflows, invoice exception resolution, and vendor payment terms; serve as the procurement counterpart in month‑end close activities and spend reporting.
  • Real Estate
    :
    Support facility leasing, build‑out, and renovation procurement — including vendor selection for construction, FF&E, signage, and facility services; coordinate procurement timelines with Real Estate project schedules for new center openings and relocations; manage facility‑related vendor contracts (janitorial, security, waste, utilities) in partnership with the Real Estate and Facilities teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or CPM/CPSM certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a director‑level or senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience within a large, matrixed organization (healthcare, imaging, diagnostics, or multi‑site services preferred).
• Proven ability to operate as the sole procurement leader – comfortable drafting contracts, managing vendors, and executing strategy without a large support staff.
• Experience managing capital equipment service agreements, preventive maintenance contracts, and repair vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with IT, Finance/AP, and Real Estate or Facilities functions.
• Strong contract negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings across complex spend…