Director, Indirect Procurement - Facilities
Location: Northern California (Hybrid / Biweekly Travel)
Industry: Healthcare / Procurement Advisory
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are partnering with a leading procurement advisory organization seeking an experienced Director of Indirect Procurement - Facilities to support a large healthcare organization.
This individual will lead facilities procurement strategy, oversee key supplier relationships, and drive cost savings and operational improvements across a complex healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate brings deep facilities category expertise, strong healthcare industry experience, and the ability to work directly with senior stakeholders to develop and execute strategic procurement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead indirect procurement strategy across Facilities categories, including maintenance, mechanical/HVAC, supplies, and related services.
- Develop category strategies, sourcing plans, supplier assessments, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior healthcare leaders, aligning procurement priorities with broader organizational objectives.
- Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance.
- Partner with centralized sourcing teams to execute procurement initiatives and deliver measurable results.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, supplier consolidation, and risk reduction.
- Establish KPIs and report on procurement performance, savings, and overall business impact.
- Build strong relationships across procurement, finance, legal, operations, and facilities leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
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10+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or vendor management.
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Healthcare industry experience required, preferably supporting large hospitals or integrated health systems.
- Strong facilities procurement expertise, including maintenance, HVAC, mechanical services, and facilities supplies.
- Proven ability to develop and own category strategies, not simply execute sourcing transactions.
- Experience negotiating complex, high-value supplier agreements and managing strategic vendor relationships.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organizations.
- Experience in procurement consulting, advisory services, or large enterprise procurement environments preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Work Arrangement
- Predominantly remote with required travel to Sacramento, CA.
- Approximately 3 business days onsite every other week, based on business needs.
What Success Looks Like
- Delivering measurable cost savings and procurement efficiencies.
- Building effective, long-term supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Developing sustainable facilities category strategies.
- Improving supplier performance, contract value, and procurement operations.
- Serving as a strategic procurement partner to healthcare leadership.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful procurement transformation within a large healthcare environment while working with an established procurement advisory team. The organization offers a collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, flexible PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.