The Director of Procurement is responsible for building, leading, and continuously improving Aledade's 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/work from home within the US or be based from 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 Aledade's 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 Aledade's 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 Aledade's values and ways of working.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in 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.
