Director of Procurement

Blue Ridge Community Health Services•Hendersonville, NC

About The Position

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Director of Procurement to join its Administration Team in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The Director oversees purchasing and procurement across the organization, ensuring goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with applicable regulations, grant requirements, and organizational policies. The role works closely with Finance, department leaders, and vendors to support clinics and departments across multiple locations. The Director oversees purchasing activities, develops purchasing policies and internal controls, negotiates vendor pricing and contracts, manages vendor relationships and supplier performance, and ensures contract compliance and accurate procurement documentation. The role also aligns purchases with budgets and organizational needs, tracks expenses and performance, supports audits, supervises and trains purchasing staff as applicable, and identifies opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supply chain management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (required).
5–7 years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience, including vendor negotiations and contract management (required).
Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to develop and implement strategic procurement plans that support organizational goals.
Experience managing complex purchasing operations across multiple departments or locations.
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract negotiation, and inventory management.
Thorough knowledge of NetSuite Accounting or similar software.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve issues effectively.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical purchasing practices and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Ability to understand and apply contract terms and conditions.
Valid driver’s license (required).

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP or purchasing systems (preferred).
Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or government-funded organizations (preferred).
Professional certification such as CPP, CPSM, or C.P.M. (preferred).

Responsibilities

Oversee purchasing of supplies, equipment, services, and contracts across multiple locations.
Develop and manage purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Negotiate vendor pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve value and cost savings.
Build vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance, quality, and reliability.
Manage contract compliance, renewals, and procurement documentation.
Work with Finance and department leaders to align purchasing with budgets and organizational needs.
Track purchasing expenses, performance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, grant requirements, and Blue Ridge Health policies.
Maintain accurate procurement records and support audits.
Supervise and train purchasing staff, as applicable.
Identify improvements to purchasing processes, efficiency, and supply chain management.