Senior Director of Procurement

VITAS Healthcare•Miramar, FL

About The Position

VITAS Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to lead enterprise procurement strategy across clinical and non-clinical spending, optimizing cost, quality, and patient care. This role involves ensuring procurement governance, advising leadership on sourcing and cost-containment, overseeing supplier performance, and partnering cross-functionally to align procurement with care delivery and financial goals. The position requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management, capable of driving cost savings and value while ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain leadership
Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
Proven track record of driving cost savings and value across clinical and non-clinical categories
Experience working with GPOs, healthcare suppliers, and regulatory environments preferred
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and lead cross-functional initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Relevant certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP or Lean Six Sigma a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance standards, and best-in-class sourcing practices.
Lead enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership, optimize spending, and deliver sustainable savings across key categories.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, drive performance, innovation, and value creation while ensuring service quality and continuity.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Clinical, Marketing, Legal) to identify needs, align procurement priorities, and support business initiatives.
Oversee contract strategy, negotiations, and execution to ensure favorable terms, mitigate risk, and protect the organization’s interests.
Leverage data, analytics, and technology to enhance procurement performance, improve decision-making, and drive transparency across spending.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking.
Leads enterprise procurement strategy across clinical and non-clinical spending, optimizing cost, quality, and patient care.
Ensure procurement governance, including GPO alignment, contract compliance, and regulatory adherence.
Advises leadership on sourcing, supplier strategy, and cost-containment opportunities.
Oversee supplier performance and continuity of supply.
Partners cross-functionally to align procurement with care delivery and financial goals.
Performs related duties as required.