Vice President of Procurement - Wellpath

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. 

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Vice President of Procurement is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement strategy, operations, and policies for the organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that the company maintains a reliable supply chain, secures high-quality products and services, and achieves cost efficiencies while adhering to regulatory and ethical standards. This position will lead a team of procurement professionals and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Clinical Operations, to support the company's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with company goals, focusing on cost reduction, supply chain optimization, and quality improvement.
• Lead supplier relationship management, including contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and risk mitigation to ensure reliable supply and service levels.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and contract renegotiation while collaborating with Finance on budget management.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, service level agreements, and healthcare industry regulations.
• Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance procurement processes, improve decision-making, and implement risk management practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices.
• Proven track record of leading successful procurement initiatives, achieving cost savings, and improving operational efficiency.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume.  Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.