Director of Procurement is responsible for developing a strategic approach to the procurement and material management process. In this new role you will lead the procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, standing up policies/best practice and collaborating with across our organization and large hospital base to meet organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives
- Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry best practices to optimize procurement process.
Vendor Management
- Identify and evaluate all current and potential suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions to secure agreements.
- Maintain strong relationships with key vendors, monitoring their performance with scorecards and quarterly business reviews
Cost Management
- Optimize costs through negotiation, Vendor Consolidation, bulk purchasing of OFI materials and other cost saving measures
- Monitor and control procurement budgets, ensuring compliance with financial objectives
- Help lead our annual cost savings plan for all departments
Process Management
- Develop the appropriate SOPs for a business our size, across necessary vendors and processes
- Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies
- Implement solutions to help streamline procurement workflows at hospital level
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement process
Collaboration
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance and project management teams to understand their procurement needs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that support organizational goals.
Reporting and Analysis
- Generate regular reports on activities, including key performance indicators and cost savings
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 7-10 years of related experience, with a track record of successful negotiations and cost savings
- Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration and development.
- Experience with building a vendor program
- Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, contract law and best practices
- Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills
- Familiarity with procurement software systems
- Ability to analyze and make data-driven decisions
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Pay Range
$155,000—$165,000 USD
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
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