Director, Procurement; Hybrid

Director, Procurement (Hybrid) – Tri West Healthcare Alliance

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THIS POSITION IS HYBRID - ATTENDANCE AT THE PHOENIX, AZ CAMPUS IS REQUIRED.

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position. Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Under the direction of the Vice President, Procurement, this position is responsible for leading and oversight of the Procurement Program, in support of the Procurement department. This director is responsible for ensuring procurements are conducted in accordance with internal policy, customer requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. public laws and statutes.

This individual is responsible for ensuring Tri West’s contractual requirements related to procurement are achieved to include those requirements with significant financial implications to Tri West. This includes timely and accurate processing of solicitations, evaluations of proposals, conduct of complex negotiations and executing awards, while assessing risk and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
• 8+ years in procurement or government contracting operations
• 3+ years of management experience in procurement or government contracting operations to include managing teams, processes and systems
• Proven track record in supporting complex, high-value federal contracts and supplier relationships
• Detailed working knowledge of FAR and other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. public laws and statutes
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, including source selection, contract negotiation, and documentation compliance
• Experience with successfully managing contractors through Contractor Purchasing System Reviews, compliance, and risk management processes on behalf of an organization

• Master’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience leading procurement operations in Federal government or prime or subcontractor environments
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent

• Proposes and administers policies and procedures in strict accordance with applicable federal regulations, ethical standards and organizational goals.
• Develops cohesive business strategy with Tri West’s organizational leaders to ensure timely coordination and accuracy for procured goods and services, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and procurement policies.
• Leads a team of buyers who engage in purchasing activities, including planning, directing, and coordinating the procurement process, such as competitive bid process, evaluations, reporting, and government audits.
• Interacts frequently with Tri West’s leaders to solve business problems with the ability to anticipate and address procurement challenges while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Identifies and mitigate procurement risks, which includes legal, financial, and operational risks, ensuring compliance with procurement audits and external purchasing system reviews.
• Identifies process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identifies professional development opportunities for team members to enhance skills in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and analytics.
• Leads cost management initiatives, including monitoring procurement budgets, managing expenditures, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities. Ensures the organization maximizes…