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Claritev · 3 days ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

Claritev is focused on increasing spend under management and implementing strategic sourcing strategies that deliver value to the business. The Director will lead category managers and manage spend across various categories while developing relationships with internal clients and optimizing procurement processes.

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Responsibilities

Develop internal client relationships to gain insight & understanding of their strategic priorities, roadmaps, and business requirements
Develop category management organization, team member capabilities, strategic sourcing playbooks / processes
Lead, develop and manage sourcing and vendor management strategies across the enterprise to deliver value
Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and enterprise initiatives from strategy development through sourcing, contracting and implementation
Optimize and consolidate supply base across procurement categories
Define and implement process improvements that increase customer satisfaction, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk
Develop new vendors as needed to provide the capacity and sustainability required to support current and future needs
Facilitate and support ESG initiatives, by identifying, engaging, and developing diverse vendors
Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements
Demonstrate Company's Core Competencies and values held within
Please note due to the exposure of PHI sensitive data -- this role is considered to be a High Risk Role
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Qualification

Procurement experienceStrategic sourcing methodologiesSupplier performance managementCross-functional team leadershipIndirect Procurement knowledgeFinancial planningData-driven thinkingProject managementAnalytical skillsChange managementVisualization skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyP2P solutions knowledgeTableau proficiencyPower BI proficiencyCommunication skillsLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree is required, MBA or further advanced degree is desirable
10+ years of experience in Procurement
Strong knowledge of Indirect Procurement Categories: IT Services, Hardware, Software/ SaaS, Professional Services, BPO, Corporate Services, HR Services
Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies, structured contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
Experience with leading cross-functional teams effectively, and rolling out enterprise initiatives
Proven influencing skills with stakeholders
Influencing skills to persuade others to change behavior in pursuit of a common goal
Strong leadership and collaboration skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with leadership and peers
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently present complex information to senior executives
Ability to think strategically and develop the organization's future state strategy
Strong Business Acumen -- the ability to understand challenges through the eyes of the business leaders
Broad-based understanding of core procurement areas of focus (spend management, category management and supplier management)
Broad-based understanding of IT / Technology procurement, sourcing strategies, and contract management
Financial planning and budget management experience
Proactively plan and lead multiple priorities effectively
Identify and drive change and continuous improvement opportunities
Comfortable with ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs and priorities
Strong process & project management experience
Highly analytical, data-driven thinking
Strong communication planning, visualization, and execution skills
Technical Skills - Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio), P2P solutions (Ariba, Coupa, etc.), Tableau, Power BI
Individual in this position must be able to work in a standard office environment which requires sitting and viewing monitor(s) for extended periods of time, operating standard office equipment such as, but not limited to, a keyboard, copier and telephone

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) + match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous Paid Time Off - accrued based on years of service
10 paid company holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Sick time benefits - for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits.

Company

Claritev

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Claritev is an independent and public healthcare technology, data and insights company making healthcare more transparent, fair and affordable for all.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.18B
2025-11-12Post Ipo Secondary· $77.25M
2024-12-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2020-10-09Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B

Leadership Team

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Travis Dalton
President & CEO Claritev
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Mohamed Ramzy
Senior Vice President & GM International
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