Senior Director of Procurement - Healthcare

Senior Director of Procurement - Healthcare | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Franklin, Tennessee

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Senior Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the organization’s procurement, sourcing, and supply chain strategy. The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing and improving the supply chain throughout the Enterprise. This includes development of the supply chain through evaluating and developing procurement strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize cost of the supplier portfolio. This role will lead the evaluation, selection, and negotiation of key contract terms to ensure consistency and support of all business lines. The role will work closely with the CFO-Operations, CFO, General Counsel, and other leadership levels to deliver on key business goals.

This is a fully onsite position located in Franklin, TN.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a strategic partner to clinical, administrative, IT, and facilities leadership to drive enterprise‑wide procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, service levels, and clinical outcomes.
• Develop and execute the annual enterprise procurement strategy and operating plan aligned with organizational goals, approved budgets, growth initiatives, and cost‑reduction targets.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities across clinical, non‑clinical, IT, and capital categories, including renewal planning, RFx execution, sole‑source evaluations, and ongoing supplier negotiations.
• Design and execute negotiation strategies that maximize total value for the organization, including cost savings, quality improvements, service performance, contract flexibility, and risk mitigation.
• Proactively identify and deliver measurable savings opportunities through supplier consolidation, supplier optimization, standardization initiatives, and service enhancements.
• Provide leadership and oversight of vendor contract lifecycle management, ensuring timely renewals, compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, and alignment with enterprise strategies.
• Manages existing vendor contract expiration dates to ensure contracts meet current compliance standards. Coordinates with key stakeholders to determine best course of action for renewal or non-renewal.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships, engaging vendors to support organizational priorities, innovation initiatives, service improvements, and growth objectives.
• Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the CAPEX sourcing function, including equipment, FF&E, and construction‑related procurement, in collaboration with Facilities, Operations, and Finance.
• Engage suppliers to define initiatives in support of the organization’s strategies and goals.
• Champion continuous improvement of procurement, sourcing, and procure‑to‑pay (P2P) processes, including participation in and leadership of technology implementations and system enhancements.
• Develop, implement, and standardize procurement policies, procedures, templates, and governance models across the organization’s portfolio of businesses.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing procurement team, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.
• Oversee procurement communications, ensuring clear, consistent engagement with internal stakeholders and suppliers regarding strategy, processes, and performance expectations.
• Utilize data, analytics, and reporting to monitor spend, supplier performance, savings realization, and compliance, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Manage the procurement department operating budget and support enterprise leaders with budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis related to procurement activities.
• Support organizational growth initiatives by partnering with Growth & Development, Operations, and Facilities teams on De Novo facilities, acquisitions, and start‑up supply chain needs.
• Collaborate with the IT leadership on technology sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and special initiatives.
• Partner with Outpatient Services leadership to support standardization and execution of clinic openings, including FF&E sourcing and related special projects.
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or relevant degree required.
• Seven or more years of experience managing various RFx processes and negotiating product and service agreements is required. Accounting experience for supply chain operations, complex contracts, revenue recognition, and facility operations preferred.
• Previous behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements.
• Knowledge of the healthcare supply chain terminology.
• Demonstrate ability and experience in the understanding of standard business contract terms, identification of risk, and development of negotiating/risk mitigation strategies for client and supplier contracts.
• Experience working with information technology and proficiency with software packages including Excel and Word.
  
  

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

CPA or CHFP a plus.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Five Or More Years’ Supervisory/management Experience Required.

Why Summit Healthcare Mgmt?Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.