Hiring: Director, Direct Procurement & Category Management Company: Accendra Health Location: Little Rock, AR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:45:34 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10+ years progressive procurement, sourcing, category management, supply chain, manufacturing, healthcare products, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or related experience. •5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement or category management teams. •Demonstrated success leading direct material sourcing strategies and supplier management programs. •Strong knowledge of category management, supplier risk management, quality systems, supply continuity planning, contracting, and commercial negotiations. •Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead enterprise-wide initiatives. Required Skills: •Supplier management and sourcing platforms. •Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. •Executive-level communication and presentation skills. •Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities. •Team leadership, coaching, and talent development. •Demonstrated capacity to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment. •Strong negotiation and relationship management skills •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Qualifications: •Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing skills. •Demonstrated expertise in supplier risk management, contract negotiation, and category strategy development. •Strategic sourcing and category management methodologies. •Supplier relationship management and supplier performance programs. •Direct materials procurement and manufacturing supply chains. •Contract negotiation and commercial strategy. •Supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and quality systems. •Cost management, financial analysis, and value creation methodologies. •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field required. •Master's degree preferred. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, dental, and vision care coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!