What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Procurement position at PROGYNY?
Thank you for considering Progyny!
The Director of Procurement will lead and oversee the procurement process and will possess deep expertise in procurement strategies, sourcing, negotiations, and contracting. This role ensures an efficient and effective purchasing process that supports Progyny's operational and financial goals.
What you'll do ...
Strategic Leadership
Develop and mature core sourcing and procurement competencies, including business relationship management, stakeholder collaboration, category planning, negotiation best practices, analytics, project management, finance, and communication.
Establish policies, standards, and models to coordinate vendor selection, onboarding, and ongoing management, balancing cost, risk, and agility.
Identify cost optimization opportunities across the organization and present concise business cases to stakeholders.
Advise on drivers, market dynamics, and trends to develop effective sourcing and procurement strategies across spend categories.
Vendor Management and Negotiation
Lead negotiations with prospective and existing vendors for new contracts, renewals, and RFPs / RFIs.
Serve as the escalation point for vendor issues and disputes, ensuring resolution.
Present vendor and industry trends to stakeholders, proposing updates and improvements to existing strategies.
Process Improvement and Analytics
Implement and lead analytics and reporting for procurement processes, including vendor / contract compliance, supplier scorecards, and other best practices.
Advance organizational agility and risk management by adopting automation, new technology, and leveraging internal and external data sources.
Collaboration and Risk Management
Collaborate with the Legal team on contract management and maintenance.
Lead supply chain risk management, maintaining a vendor / supplier risk register as part of broader enterprise risk management efforts.
Support skill development in data analytics, negotiation, and collaboration across the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
Provide regular updates to leadership on procurement activities, challenges, and opportunities.
About you ...
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or a related field.
Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in procurement roles with expertise in contracting for services, technology, software / SaaS, products, and consultants.
Strong analytical skills to support procurement strategy development, execution, and measurement.
Proven stakeholder-influencing skills to drive change effectively.
Superb relationship-building and interpersonal skills in complex environments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly at the senior executive level.
Demonstrates integrity and a results-focused approach.
Current knowledge of global IT products, services, and market trends.
Strong negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, or CSCP are a plus.
Master's degree, such as an MBA, is desired.
Experience with healthcare standards and policies.
Government contracting experience.
Experience working with value-added reseller (VAR) channels.
Other Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong problem-solving skills to address root causes of complex vendor and customer challenges.
Ability to effectively manage shifting priorities, multiple projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Skilled at determining appropriate levels of risk acceptance and mitigation.
Please note : Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
About Progyny :
Progynyis a transformative fertility, family building and women's health benefits solution, trusted by the nation's leading employers, health plans and benefits purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians.
Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools;provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.
Our mission is toempower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women's health benefits.
Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, Inc. 5000, Inc. Power Partners, and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com .
Our perks :
Family friendly benefits : Paid family and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family care fund and Parents' Employee Resource Group
Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
Company equity
Bonus program
401(k) plan with company match
Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
Company social events
Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office
In compliance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the annual salary [wage] range for NYC-based applicants is : $170,000 - $180,000. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought / required. Progyny offers a total compensation package comprised of base salary, cash bonus, and equity.
Progyny is proud to be anEqual Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives,skillsand experiences within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, status as a protected veteran, criminal history consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation during the recruiting process, please send an e-mail to apply@progyny.com .
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Salary : $170,000 - $180,000
