Vice President of Procurement

About the Role

The VP, Procurement is a strategic leader responsible for the vision, direction, and day-to-day execution of Recovery Centers of America's (RCA's) procurement function. This includes strategic sourcing, vendor and contract management, purchase order operations, and the acquisition of supplies and equipment for new site openings. The role partners closely with the CFO, clinical and operations leadership, and other executives to align procurement strategy with enterprise priorities and ensure timely delivery of products and services.

Responsibilities

• Directs all functions related to vendor management, supplies and equipment deliverables, and purchase order administration, ensuring consistent, scalable processes across all RCA locations.
• Leads the ordering, tracking, and receipt of all purchased items for RCA, ensuring on-time delivery, accurate fulfillment, and consistent product quality across all facilities.
• Leads strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and long-term value; identifies and pursues cost-reduction opportunities.
• Partners with vendors and internal stakeholders to design and implement efficient, technology-enabled processes and systems for ordering, tracking, and reporting on purchased products.
• Oversees the procurement of supplies and equipment for all new site openings, coordinating closely with project and clinical teams to ensure readiness upon licensure.
• Continuously evaluates procurement processes, policies, and internal controls to identify improvement opportunities and align with industry best practices.
• Designs and delivers dashboards, KPIs, and management reports (e.g., spend analysis, savings realized, vendor performance, cycle time) for executive visibility and data-driven decision-making.
• Builds, leads, and develops the procurement team, overseeing hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Leads the setup and training on purchase requisition and ordering systems for new sites and employees, ensuring consistent adoption of procurement tools and processes.
• Ensures RCA's procurement practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, particularly for medications and controlled items.
• Develops and executes RCA's annual procurement strategy and budget, setting goals for cost savings, vendor performance, and service levels.
• Negotiates, drafts, and manages vendor contracts and service level agreements, partnering with Legal and Finance to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Identifies and manages supply chain risk, including single-source dependencies and business continuity planning, to protect uninterrupted patient care.
• Evaluates, implements, and optimizes procurement and eProcurement systems to improve automation, data integrity, and process efficiency.
• Serves as a cross-functional partner to Clinical Operations, Legal, Facilities, IT, and Finance leadership, aligning procurement strategy with organizational growth and priorities.
• Leads enterprise sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and competitive bid processes across all major spend categories.
• Establishes preferred vendor programs and evaluates prospective suppliers' financial stability and operational capability prior to onboarding.
• Builds executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers and leads regular business reviews using supplier scorecards.
• Establishes procurement governance, including policies, standards, and purchasing approval workflows, and ensures segregation of duties.
• Supports internal and external audits, supplier risk assessments, and monitoring of supplier compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Health Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience in a medium to high-volume, multi-site environment; healthcare, behavioral health, or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive management/supervisory experience leading and developing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and execute on business plans.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP and eProcurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa) strongly preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) is a plus.

Skills

• Decision Making: Makes sound decisions based on evaluation of relevant information; gathers input and involves others as appropriate.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility: Builds effective relationships and establishes a reliable track record.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, and responds quickly to new challenges.
• Planning: Develops realistic plans, sets goals, aligns resources, and creates contingency plans.
• Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing; shares information and ideas with strong listening skills.
• Financial and Business Acumen: Understands budgeting, cost analysis, and total cost of ownership; ties procurement decisions to broader financial goals.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional environment and is primarily remote. Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers is required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is approximately 0-20%, primarily for periodic visits to company facilities and supplier meetings. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.