Director, Procurement (Remote)

Aledade • Arlington, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

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:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 12+ years of experience in sourcing and purchasing

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
• Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
• Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
• Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
• Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees