Senior Director, Procurement

Ingenovis Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Senior Director, Procurement leads Ingenovis Health’s enterprise corporate procurement function, driving continuous optimization, process efficiency, and improved return on investment (ROI) across operational and shared services spend. This role is accountable for designing, implementing, scaling, and improving procurement processes that enable operational efficiency, financial discipline, and consistent governance in a growing healthcare staffing organization. The position serves as a senior change leader, continually evaluating and improving how Ingenovis Health sources, contracts for, and utilizes external spend including simplifying workflows, leveraging data and technology, and embedding best‑in‑class sourcing and vendor management practices across all functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field required
10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience utilizing quantitative methods and data analysis required
5+ years operating at a senior, enterprise level with responsibility for enterprise spend and governance, with particular focus in negotiating, implementing, executing and governing enterprise-scale vendor contracts for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms and professional services
Demonstrated experience driving process optimization, efficiency gains, and cost containment
Strong ability to design, optimize, implement and manage end‑to‑end procurement processes
Strong negotiation and commercial strategy skills
Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing procurement tools, controls, operating models and systems and driving adoption to ensure achievement of enterprise goals
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability influence internal and external parties without authority
Effective prioritization skills including a demonstrated track record of simultaneously managing multiple projects and workstreams with competing timelines
Strong ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environment while delivering to company performance expectations
Demonstrated track record of developing strong, collaborative relationships across organizations (internal and external) at all levels from entry-level team members to senior leadership
Personally exhibit characteristics of resilience and “growth mindset” in the face of new and unexpected challenges, intellectual curiosity and exceptional EQ and fosters these characteristics in others
Demonstrated track record of successful organizational leadership including contributing to building teams with positive, performance oriented cultures and high employee engagement
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
A disposition to function in a team environment and to maintain confidentiality
Strong ability to use tact, discretion, and independent judgment to analyze and resolve work problems
Displays a strong sense of urgency with the ability to self-motivate and remain flexible
Ability to use sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through use of the telephone, email, video conference and face to face contact
Ability to use manual dexterity, visual acuity and hearing acuity to effectively use and operate office related equipment such as but not limited to a computer, copier, scanner, camera, phone, headset, keyboard and mouse
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a keyboard and workstation with low periods of reaching and standing
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in other quantitative field, or equivalent certification preferred
Experience in staffing, professional services, healthcare services or regulated environments preferred
Strong proficiency with Workday Procure-to-Pay (PTP) or similar systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide functional leadership for enterprise procurement practices
Influence stakeholders through expertise, data, and structured decision frameworks
Promote consistent adoption continuous improvement principles across the organization
Design and execute an enterprise procurement strategy that emphasizes process efficiency, disciplined spending, and measurable return on investment (ROI) on spend
Establish and implement procurement governance, policies, and approval frameworks that reduce friction while ensuring transparency and control
Lead ongoing assessment and redesign of procurement processes to minimize or eliminate cycle times, manual effort, errors and redundancies
Champion a continuous improvement mindset across procurement activities and stakeholder teams
Lead sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management across enterprise spend categories, including but not limited to: Enterprise technology (IT infrastructure, SaaS, cybersecurity, telecom), Professional services (legal, audit, payroll consulting, benefits brokerage), Corporate services (facilities, real estate, travel, marketing, insurance), Operations (credentialling, background checks, and drug screening services), Finance, HR, and compliance‑related vendors
Standardize vendor sourcing and onboarding processes to improve consistency and speed
Rationalize the vendor portfolio to reduce fragmentation, improve operating leverage, and optimize both the total cost of ownership and the return on investment (ROI) on spend
Implement vendor performance management programs (KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, QBRs) focused on cost, service quality, efficiency, and return on investment (ROI)
Identify opportunities and implement solutions to streamline procurement workflows through standardization, automation, and technology enablement
Lead projects to enhance procurement systems, spend analytics, and contract lifecycle management tools in partnership with IT, Finance and other business and functional leaders as needed
Reduce administrative burden on partner teams by improving intake, sourcing, contracting, and vendor management processes
Develop clear documentation, playbooks, and training materials to ensure scalable and repeatable procurement practices
Proactively drive improved return on investment (ROI) on spend, which may include sustained cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency gains across spend categories
Lead enterprise-wide spend analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and supplier cost benchmarking in partnership with Finance and other departments, as needed
Establish clear metrics for procurement, including return on investment (ROI), savings realization, efficiency improvements, and spend under management, and drive measurable improvement over time
Ensure procurement decisions appropriately balance cost discipline, risk, and business enablement
Serve as a strategic partner to functional leaders in IT, HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Facilities, Operations and others on matters related to sourcing services and systems
Partner with other functional teams for enterprise initiatives such as system implementations, vendor transitions, organizational growth, M&A integration or other areas (corporate scope)
Partner with functional leaders to enable stakeholder teams to make informed purchasing decisions through data, tools, and standardized processes, including managing requests for proposal (RFP) processes