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, including strategic sourcing, vendor and contract management, purchase order operations and the acquisition of supplies and equipment for new site openings. This role builds and leads a high-performing procurement team, develops and executes sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, quality and supply continuity, and modernizes procurement systems, controls and reporting to support RCA's growth. The VP partners closely with the CFO, clinical and operations leadership, and other executives to align procurement strategy with enterprise priorities, secure the resources needed to meet patient care and business demands, and ensure the timely delivery and implementation of new products, services and processes across the organization.

 

Specific 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, including researching, vetting and onboarding new vendors.
* 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 each site is fully outfitted and ready to open upon licensure.
* Continuously evaluates the department's processes, policies and internal controls to identify opportunities for improvement, ensuring RCA's procurement function reflects industry best practices and supports sound financial stewardship.
* Designs and delivers dashboards, KPIs and management reports (e.g., spend analysis, savings realized, vendor performance, cycle time) that provide executive visibility into procurement performance and inform data-driven decision-making.
* Builds, leads and develops the procurement team, overseeing hiring, training, performance management and succession planning to ensure a high-performing, engaged workforce.
* Leads the setup of, and training on, purchase requisition and purchase ordering systems for new RCA sites and new employees, ensuring consistent adoption of procurement tools and processes across the organization.
* Ensures RCA's procurement practices comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, with particular attention to the ordering, storage and delivery of medications and other controlled or regulated items.
* Develops and executes RCA's annual procurement strategy and budget, setting goals for cost savings, vendor performance and service levels, and reporting progress to executive leadership.
* Negotiates, drafts and manages vendor contracts and service level agreements, partnering with Legal and Finance to mitigate risk and ensure favorable, compliant terms; oversees the full contract lifecycle, maintains the enterprise contract repository and renewal calendar, and standardizes procurement language and purchasing terms.
* Identifies and manages supply chain risk, including single-source dependencies and business continuity planning, to protect RCA's ability to deliver uninterrupted patient care.
* Evaluates, implements and optimizes procurement and eProcurement systems (e.g., purchase order, requisition and vendor management platforms) 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, new site development and operational priorities.
* Leads enterprise sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and competitive bid processes across all major categories of spend, including clinical supplies, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, facilities, construction, information technology, professional services, HR and benefits, marketing and corporate services.
* 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 to track quality, delivery, service, cost, compliance and innovation, and manages supplier performance improvement initiatives.
* Establishes procurement governance, including policies, standards and purchasing approval workflows, and ensures appropriate segregation of duties; supports internal and external audits, supplier risk assessments, and monitoring of supplier insurance and compliance documentation.

 

Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Health Administration or a related field is required.
* 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 and negotiation skills, excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills, ability to drive change and work within a dynamic environment.
* Strong planning and problem solving skills
* Proactive strategist with ability to anticipate market changes and trends
* Demonstrated account management experience.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP and eProcurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa, or similar platforms) strongly preferred.
* Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) is a plus.

Competencies:
* Decision Making: Makes good decisions based on sound understanding and evaluation of relevant information; gathers information and involves others as appropriate.
* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility: Ability to promise and deliver results, build effective relationships and establish a reliable track record.
* Problem Solving: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions responds quickly to new challenges.
* Planning: Develops realistic plans, sets goals, aligns plans and company goals, plans for and manages resources, creates contingency plans, coordinates/cooperates with others.
* Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
* Financial and Business Acumen: Understands budgeting, cost analysis and total cost of ownership; ties procurement decisions to broader financial and organizational goals.

 

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional environment and is majority of the time remote. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Travel: Travel is approximately 0-20%, primarily with periodic travel to company facilities and supplier meetings; some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.