VP, Enterprise Procurement

VP, Enterprise ProcurementWhat you will be doing:The Vice President, Enterprise Procurement is responsible for leading and executing a unified procurement strategy across all business units at Premier. This role ensures alignment of sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations with enterprise priorities, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation.This role operates as an enterprise integrator, partnering across all business segments to standardize procurement practices and maximize Premier’s scale and supplier relationships. This role will be responsible for driving measurable value creation (cost savings, efficiency, risk mitigation). This role will report directly to the CFO.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Procurement Strategy & Alignment – 30%Lead enterprise procurement strategy across all business unitsAlign sourcing priorities with business and financial goalsDrive enterprise spend visibility and optimizationStrategic Sourcing & Supplier Management – 25%Lead enterprise sourcing and contracting processesManage supplier relationships and performanceExecute high-value negotiationsGovernance, Risk & Compliance – 20%Establish procurement policies and controlEnsure regulatory and contractual complianceLead supplier risk managementOperations & Digital Enablement – 15%Implement procurement tools and systemsDrive process standardization and efficiencyDevelop analytics and reporting capabilitiesLeadership & Stakeholder Engagement – 10%Partner with executive and business unit leadersLead procurement organizationInfluence of enterprise decision-making​Required QualificationsWork Experience:Years of Applicable Experience - 12 or more yearsEducation:Bachelors (Required)Preferred QualificationsSkills:Uncompromised commitment to operate in an ethical and compliant mannerAbility to build relationships to partner with the business and work with various levels of internal and external constituencies, such as top leaders and key external partnersStrong financial and business acumenSuperior communication skills, including verbal, oral and through presentationsResults and continuous improvement-oriented; ability to anticipate and plan, to drive policy and process initiatives and lead changes with a strategic global mindsetHigh quality threshold with ability to understand details and formalize executive-level summarizationStrong problem-solving skills with a proactive and pragmatic approach to solutioning and collaborative resolution; strong follow-throughAdept at leveraging technology and analytics to improve internal audit effectivenessAbility to work in a challenging environment with multiple, changing, and competing prioritiesStrong team orientation, and ability to fit in with Premier’s cultureExperience:Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in related functionDemonstrated vendor/partner negotiation experience and measurable cost savings.Proven Experience on the execution of a centralized procurement transformationChange management experienceEducation:Master’s degree in business or related fieldAdditional Job Requirements:Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions Working Conditions: Air conditioned office spaceTravel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the USPhysical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $205,000 - $380,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401k retirement programPaid time offParticipation in Premier’s employee incentive plansTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPremier at a glance:Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare ManagementAwarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.Employees receive:Perks and discountsAccess to on-site and online exercise classesPremier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry.

Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.  EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357-0022.Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights.SummaryLocation: Charlotte, NCType: Full time