Knipper Health · 3 months ago
Director Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expKnipper Health is a company focused on healthcare services, and they are seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to lead their procurement and vendor management functions. This role involves designing and executing sourcing strategies to drive cost efficiency and operational scalability within the organization.
MarketingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Stand up the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement function from inception — define structure, hire and identify talent across the enterprise, and establish clear roles and responsibilities
Design and implement an enterprise-wide Target Operating Model that integrates sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier management, and compliance across all business lines
Create a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to standardize policies, analytics, and governance
Develop and mentor a high-performing team of category managers, procurement analysts, and supplier relationship leads across the BUs
Define and implement end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, ensuring consistency, control, and speed
Draft and roll out procurement policies and playbooks — bidding thresholds, delegation of authority, supplier onboarding, competitive sourcing, contract management, and payment terms
Implement vendor risk management and due diligence frameworks, aligned with DSCSA, HIPAA, Internal Controls, and FDA requirements
Establish supplier performance metrics, SRM routines, and scorecards for continuous improvement
Lead sourcing strategy across direct, indirect, logistics, packaging, IT/SaaS, and professional services categories
Identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers to ensure quality and reliability
Develop multi-year category plans with measurable savings, risk mitigation, and supplier development objectives
Oversee complex contract negotiations (manufacturers, SaaS providers, logistics partners, professional service firms)
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction and value creation through data-driven decision making
Evaluate and implement procurement technology solutions (e.g., NetSuite, Ariba, etc)
Partner with IT and Finance to integrate procurement with ERP, contract management, and analytics systems
Build a procurement analytics dashboard for spend visibility, supplier performance, and working capital metrics
Deliver measurable cost savings, process efficiencies, and working capital improvements
Partner with CFO, BU Leaders and FP&A to forecast procurement savings and track budget compliance
Establish and enforce procurement governance across the enterprise — ensuring audit readiness, policy compliance, and risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering required
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience building a procurement organization from the ground up, including defining processes, policies, systems, and talent structure
Demonstrated success in pharma, life sciences, healthcare services, or regulated distribution environments
Deep experience negotiating with manufacturers, logistics providers, technology vendors, and professional service firms
Familiarity with ERP and procurement automation tools (NetSuite, Ariba, etc.)
Deep understanding of regulated supply chains (FDA, DSCSA, HIPAA)
Financial acumen to partner with CFO and FP&A on cost modeling and ROI tracking
Proficient in ERP/Procurement systems (Netsuite, Ariba, Other)
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams
Adept at change management and aligning procurement with business growth and M&A integration
Data-driven mindset with expertise in category spend analysis and vendor risk management
Preferred
MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Operations strongly preferred
Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or Six Sigma) a plus
Company
Knipper Health
Knipper Health is a pharmaceuticals company offering sampling distribution and prescriber validation services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (6)
2021 (6)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Frazier Healthcare Partners
2025-07-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Laferrera
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Schmadel
CDO / CIO
Recent News
Fierce Healthcare
2025-08-06
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