PatientCare EMS

Role Description We are seeking an experienced Director of Procurement to lead and execute procurement strategy for a healthcare organization. This is a remote position responsible for optimizing the acquisition of medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and services while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards. The Director of Procurement will play a critical role in improving supply chain efficiency, managing vendor relationships, and driving cost-effective, high-quality procurement practices across the organization. - Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives that support organizational goals related to cost control, quality, and operational efficiency. - Oversee procurement operations for medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and contracted services across the organization. - Lead vendor relationship management, including contract negotiation, performance oversight, compliance monitoring, and value optimization. - Partner with clinical, operational, and financial leadership to align procurement strategies with patient care priorities and organizational objectives. - Ensure all procurement activities comply with healthcare regulations, contracting standards, and internal policies. - Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and supply chain optimization. - Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff, fostering accountability, professional growth, and operational excellence. - Manage the procurement budget, analyze spending trends, and report on key performance indicators to senior management. - Oversee RFP processes, contract renewals, supplier evaluations, and risk mitigation efforts. - Drive continuous improvement by applying industry best practices, benchmarking, and emerging procurement technologies. Qualifications - 7–10 years of progressive procurement experience, including 3–5 years in healthcare procurement. - Strong knowledge of healthcare contracting, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards. - Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. - Proficiency with procurement and supply chain systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms. - Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, operational, and executive teams in a remote environment. - Procurement or supply chain certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) strongly preferred. - Ability to lead change, improve processes, and adapt to evolving healthcare supply chain demands.