VP, Enterprise Procurement

What you will be doing: The Vice President, Enterprise Procurement is responsible for leading and executing a unified procurement strategy across all business units at Premier. This role ensures alignment of sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations with enterprise priorities, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation. This role operates as an enterprise integrator, partnering across all business segments to standardize procurement practices and maximize Premier’s scale and supplier relationships. This role will be responsible for driving measurable value creation (cost savings, efficiency, risk mitigation). This role will report directly to the CFO. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Procurement Strategy & Alignment – 30% Lead enterprise procurement strategy across all business units Align sourcing priorities with business and financial goals Drive enterprise spend visibility and optimization Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management – 25% Lead enterprise sourcing and contracting processes Manage supplier relationships and performance Execute high-value negotiations Governance, Risk & Compliance – 20% Establish procurement policies and control Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance Lead supplier risk management Operations & Digital Enablement – 15% Implement procurement tools and systems Drive process standardization and efficiency Develop analytics and reporting capabilities Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – 10% Partner with executive and business unit leaders Lead procurement organization Influence of enterprise decision-making Required Qualifications Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 12 or more years Education: Bachelors (Required) Preferred Qualifications Skills: Uncompromised commitment to operate in an ethical and compliant manner Ability to build relationships to partner with the business and work with various levels of internal and external constituencies, such as top leaders and key external partners Strong financial and business acumen Superior communication skills, including verbal, oral and through presentations Results and continuous improvement-oriented; ability to anticipate and plan, to drive policy and process initiatives and lead changes with a strategic global mindset High quality threshold with ability to understand details and formalize executive-level summarization Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and pragmatic approach to solutioning and collaborative resolution; strong follow-through Adept at leveraging technology and analytics to improve internal audit effectiveness Ability to work in a challenging environment with multiple, changing, and competing priorities Strong team orientation, and ability to fit in with Premier’s culture Experience: Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in related function Demonstrated vendor/partner negotiation experience and measurable cost savings. Proven Experience on the execution of a centralized procurement transformation Change management experience Education: Master’s degree in business or related field Additional Job Requirements: Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats. Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $205,000 - $380,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges. Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k retirement program Paid time off Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Premier at a glance: Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026 Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025) Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025 Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025) Employees receive: Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classes Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people. Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to View email address on click.appcast.io or contact Premier Recruiting at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr RXinsider LTD.