Director of Procurement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Procurement will manage a team to support the mission, equity, and operational goals of Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority. This role provides strategic oversight of internal controls, contracting and supply chains. This leader is both analytical and mission-driven, ensuring CIHA remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with tribal employment preferences and healthcare regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Create and implement internal controls, contracting and supply chain strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure the organizations purchases are incompliance with 2 CFR Part 200.
• Facilitate special purchases for CIHA as needed, ensuring timely ordering.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing as needed.
• Manage inventory control, distribution, and logistics for optimal stock levels, waste reduction expirations, and stockouts.
• Responsible for capital equipment planning, sourcing, and lifecycle management.
• Leads inventory and logistics management and risk mitigation.
• Manage budget, cost controls, par levels, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop staff, fostering accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Promote service excellence and process improvement.
• Establish and track KPIs including inventory turns, fill rates, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with leadership team on the development and implementation of system or enterprise level strategies.
• Recruit, direct, and review teams of leaders.
• Leads organizational initiatives, adapting policies and processes to evolving organizational needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with internal controls, contracting and supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain strategy and contracting laws and regulations.
• Applies strategic and operational leadership to shape major functions, and serves as a key advisor on clinical administrative, or community priorities aligned with CIHA’s mission, values, and sovereign healthcare delivery.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively lead large teams and organizational initiatives.

• Ability to resolve complex issues at a system or enterprise level within tight timeframes while maintaining procedural integrity.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across large teams, programs, and executives in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality, adjusting message for audience.
• Works with broad autonomy, accountable for setting direction, managing large teams, and influencing organizational policies while maintaining quality standards.
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care and the mission of serving the community.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree preferred.
• 10 or more years of progressive experience, including experience in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in healthcare, tribal organizations, or mission-driven environments preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel for recruitment events or training. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.