What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement position at Blue Ridge Community Health Services?
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Director of Procurement to join our Administration Team in Hendersonville, NC
What We Offer You:
- A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement account with company matching
- Supplemental accident insurance available
- 9 paid holidays per year
- PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
- Flexible Schedules Available
What You’ll Do:
As the Director of Procurement at Blue Ridge Health (BRH), you will oversee purchasing and procurement across the organization, ensuring goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with applicable regulations, grant requirements, and BRH policies. You’ll work closely with Finance, department leaders, and vendors to support our operations and ensure our clinics and departments have what they need to serve our communities. Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing purchasing activities for supplies, equipment, services, and contracts across multiple locations
- Developing and managing purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Negotiating vendor pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve the best value and cost savings
- Building vendor relationships and monitoring supplier performance, quality, and reliability
- Managing contract compliance, renewals, and procurement documentation
- Working with Finance and department leaders to align purchasing with budgets and organizational needs
- Tracking purchasing expenses, performance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, grant requirements, and BRH policies
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting audits
- Supervising and training purchasing staff, as applicable
- Identifying ways to improve purchasing processes, efficiency, and supply chain management
What We’re Looking For:
- 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
- Experience with ERP or purchasing systems (preferred)
- 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 a commitment to ethical purchasing practices and avoiding conflicts of interest
- Ability to understand and apply contract terms and conditions
- Valid driver’s license (required)
- Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or government-funded organizations (preferred)
- Professional certification such as CPP, CPSM, or C.P.M. (preferred)
About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.