NVA General Practice · 1 day ago
Director of Strategic Sourcing, Direct
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expNVA General Practice is a leading organization in the veterinary field, and they are seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing, Direct to lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies. This role involves managing a multi-leveled team to optimize procurement value and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of a comprehensive sourcing strategy for direct categories, including but not limited to: Pharmaceuticals, Lab commodities and Lab Services, Nutrition, Distribution, Medical gases, Cremation Services
Optimize procurement value across general practice facilities
Ensure category strategies support organizational goals around scalability, cost control, supplier innovation, and operational efficiency
Partner with internal teams across Operations, Medical, and Finance
Navigate and influence a complex, matrixed stakeholder environment—including hospital directors, executive and regional operations leaders, and functional heads
Lead sourcing councils or governance forums to align sourcing decisions, timelines, and strategic priorities
Manage and develop a team of 2-5 sourcing professionals across multiple levels and geographies
Set clear performance expectations, coach for growth, and foster a culture of accountability, agility, and service excellence
Build team capabilities to support both enterprise-wide strategic sourcing and hospital-level responsiveness
Identify sourcing opportunities through negotiations, supplier strategy development, vendor consolidation and contract execution to meet the needs of the BUs by reducing costs, increasing rebates, improving supplier performance, and driving innovation
Utilize enterprise-wide data to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with financial goals
Develop requirements for analytical tools and systems to enhance transparency, process control, and reporting accuracy
Leverage strategic negotiations and supplier relationship management to drive and enhance cost savings, contract compliance, supplier performance, and internal stakeholder satisfaction
Align and execute direct sourcing strategies across NVA’s general practice, multi-site veterinary network
Deliver sustainable cost savings and supplier value while maintaining service excellence
Build a team with centralized strategic sourcing capability that balances scale with local flexibility
Strengthen governance, visibility, and analytics across direct procurement functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
5-7 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience
Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for direct categories and team leadership
Proven experience in managing strategic sourcing across veterinary and health related products and services
Strong people leader with a track record of building team, managing change, and delivering against business goals
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in procurement platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle, or similar tools
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Experience in healthcare, veterinary, or multi-site organizations is strongly preferred
Prior experience in veterinary or healthcare environments
Deep understanding of operational and compliance needs specific to veterinary practice and animal health services
Ability to influence without authority and manage through complexity
Willingness to travel (~10–15%) to support cross-functional alignment, team development, and hospital-level engagement
Benefits
Opportunity for short and long term incentives
Company
NVA General Practice
At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$128MKey Investors
OMERS Private EquitySummit Partners
2019-06-17Acquired
2017-07-07Private Equity
2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M
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John Bruno
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