Director of Procurement & Supply Chain

About the role

CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. CLS Health is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement & Supply Chain to lead and develop our centralized procurement function across a growing, physician-led healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's centralized procurement strategy across all CLS Health locations.
• Oversee vendor sourcing, selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Develop and maintain standardized purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, service, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to standardize products, supplies, and purchasing practices.
• Coordinate inventory management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Present major purchasing recommendations and long-term contractual commitments for multidisciplinary and executive review.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors while negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and service agreements.
• Monitor procurement metrics and prepare reports on spending, supplier performance, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Travel to other CLS Health Locations
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within a large medical group, hospital, health system, ambulatory network, pharmacy, laboratory, or other healthcare organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience purchasing medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment, information technology, facilities services, and professional services.
• Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), healthcare distributors, and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare contracting, vendor compliance, regulatory requirements, product recalls, and procurement best practices.
• Experience supporting procurement operations for a growing, multi-site healthcare organization.
• Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, inventory management, and contract management systems.
• Advanced analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance