Procurement Director Job Bradenton area,Florida USA,Business

Compensation based on experience. $100000 - $115000 per year | Bradenton, FL | On-site | Permanent

Procurement Director Healthcare Procurement + Contract Strategy + Growth Opportunity $$$ A bit about us:

We are a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to improving access to quality care and supporting healthier communities. Our organization relies on strong operational partnerships, responsible resource management, and innovative solutions to ensure we can continue delivering meaningful services.

Our Finance and Administration teams play a critical role in building efficient systems, maintaining compliance, and ensuring resources are used effectively to support patients, providers, and the communities we serve.

Why join us?

Drive Meaningful Change:
Lead procurement strategies that directly support healthcare services and community impact.
Own Strategic Initiatives:
Influence vendor partnerships, cost savings, and operational improvements across the organization.
Executive Visibility:
Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to shape purchasing strategy.
Build Something Better:
Strengthen processes, improve controls, and create scalable procurement practices.
Make an Impact Beyond Procurement:
Your decisions will support patient care, financial sustainability, and organizational growth.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee strategic sourcing, purchasing operations, vendor management, and procurement compliance for a growing healthcare organization. This role will lead initiatives that improve purchasing efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen vendor partnerships, and ensure procurement practices align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor management, procurement controls, and leading cross‑functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational priorities and budgets
Establish purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices
Identify cost savings opportunities and improve spending visibility
Analyze vendor spending, purchasing trends, and operational needs
Provide procurement insights and recommendations to executive leadership

Sourcing & Purchasing

Lead RFPs, RFQs, bidding processes, and vendor evaluations
Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contract agreements
Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, compliance, and performance
Support procurement needs across clinical, operational, technology, facilities, and administrative departments

Vendor & Contract Management

Maintain vendor relationships and centralized vendor records
Monitor contract renewals, pricing, deliverables, and performance
Develop vendor scorecards and performance review processes
Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on contracts, risk, and vendor requirements

Compliance & Controls

Ensure procurement practices align with internal policies and applicable regulations
Maintain documentation for vendor selection, approvals, and purchasing decisions
Support audits, reviews, and compliance initiatives
Strengthen purchasing controls, approval workflows, and documentation standards

Process Improvement

Improve procurement workflows and purchasing efficiency
Reduce unauthorized purchases, duplicate vendors, and unnecessary expenses
Train departments on procurement requirements and best practices
Support implementation of procurement technology and automation tools

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field
7–10+ years of procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or vendor management experience
Experience leading vendor negotiations, RFPs, contracts, and sourcing initiatives
Strong understanding of procurement controls, compliance, and financial processes
Experience working with healthcare, nonprofit, government‑funded, or multi‑site organizations preferred
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting abilities
Excellent communication and executive partnership skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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