Director, Strategic Sourcing - Indirect

TheDirector, Strategic Sourcing– Indirectwill play acritical role in developing and executing enterprise sourcing strategies across a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories that support National Veterinary Associates' (NVA) growing network of General Practice, Specialty & Emergency, Pet Resort,and Equine businesses.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing, this leader will be responsible for managing and optimizing strategicsupplierpartnerships across categories including, but not limited to,Information Technology (IT), Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO), Medical Equipment, Pet & Office Supplies andother indirect spend categories ($450M+). The Director willlead enterprise sourcing initiatives, negotiate complex supplier agreements,drive category strategies, and partner closely with business leadersto deliver cost savings, operational efficiencies,supplier innovation, andlong-term value.

The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement leader with strong strategic sourcing expertise, category management experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence decision-making acrossa decentralized, multi-site organization.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

• Develop and execute enterprise sourcing strategies across assigned indirect spend categories to maximize value, reduce total cost of ownership, and support business growth.
• Lead category strategies for IT, GPO, Medical Equipment, Pet & Office Supplies, Professional Services, Facilities, and other assigned indirect categories.
• Drive end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting, implementation, and supplier performance management.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and operational improvement.
• Develop and maintain multi-year category roadmaps aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4–6 Strategic Sourcing professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused culture.
• Set team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely execution of sourcing initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Drive employee development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and ongoing professional growth.
• Promote best practices in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Establish performance metrics and KPIs that promote accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead change management efforts and support the adoption of new procurement processes, technologies, and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as the executive relationship manager for strategic suppliers and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) partners.
• Negotiate enterprise agreements that optimize pricing, service levels, rebates, contract terms, and supplier performance.
• Lead supplier business reviews and governance meetings to monitor performance, resolve issues, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations, procurement standards, and enterprise policies.
• Drive supplier performance through strategic partnerships, scorecards, and performance management programs.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including Operations, Medical Leadership, Information Technology, Finance, Facilities, Legal, and Procurement, to develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing category expertise, market intelligence, and strategic sourcing recommendations.
• Balance enterprise procurement strategies…