Director of Procurement

• The Director of Procurement will oversee all sourcing and purchasing activities for our
• medical supplies; equipment company, ensuring that products are acquired cost-
• effectively, on time.
• This role is responsible for the management of all strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations,
• contract management, and day-to-day purchasing operations.
• The ideal candidate combines a strategic mindset with hands-on execution skills, driving
• both cost savings and operational efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of
• quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for consumable medical supplies, DME, and

ancillary healthcare products.

• lead the identification and qualification of new suppliers to diversify the vendor base and

mitigate supply chain risks.

• Negotiate and oversee long-term agreements that optimize pricing, quality, and service.
• Monitor market trends and product innovations to enhance product offerings and margins.

Purchasing Operations

• Oversee daily purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate procurement of goods.
• Approve purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in product codes, pricing, and quantities.
• Manage reorder points, safety stock levels, and lead times to avoid stockouts and

overstock.

• Coordinate with warehouse and distribution teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality and service.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when

• necessary.
• Cost Optimization & Reporting

• Analyze spend data to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and track procurement KPIs, including cost savings, lead times, and supplier

performance.

• Implement cost control measures without compromising patient care or operational

• efficiency.
• Compliance & Quality Control

• Collaborate with billing and compliance teams to verify that purchased items meet

reimbursement guidelines.

• Maintain procurement documentation to support internal audits and external inspections.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership

role.

• Proven experience in both strategic sourcing and purchasing operations.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
• Experience with ERP or procurement management systems

Preferred

• Knowledge of DME, HME, and medical supplies market, including HCPCS coding and

Medicare requirements.

• Familiarity with ISO quality management standards for medical products.

Core Competencies

• Strategic planning and operational execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance cost savings with quality and compliance requirements.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop a procurement team.

Key Performance Indicators

• Annual cost savings and margin improvements.
• Supplier on-time delivery and quality scores.
• Inventory turnover and fulfillment rates.
• Purchase order accuracy and cycle time.