Director Procurement

The Director of Procurement is responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving Aledades enterprise-wide procurement function. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this leader will design and operationalize procurement strategy, drive significant cost reduction through strategic sourcing, and serve as a key cross-functional partner to Finance, Legal, Technology, and business unit leaders. This role owns the full procure-to-pay lifecycle and is expected to bring structure, discipline, and scale to a high‑growth healthcare environment.

We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely or from our Bethesda, MD office.

Primary Duties:
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 Aledades 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 Aledades 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 Aledades values and ways of working.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a 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.

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles.

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners.

Robust time‑off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year).

Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays.

12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents.

Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service.

Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program.

401(k) with up to 4% match.

Stock options.

And much more!

At Aledade, we dont just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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