Posted: April 24, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

Req# 4005

Supply Chain

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You’re not just starting a job; you’re joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you’re a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

Position Summary

The Director, Procurement oversees all direct procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and packaging components. This role is responsible for building strong supplier partnerships, ensuring material availability, and supporting production goals through cost-effective and compliant sourcing strategies. Working closely with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and finance teams, this role ensures that procurement processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with Empower’s mission to deliver high-quality, affordable medications.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end strategy and execution for direct procurement, including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and performance management for raw materials, APIs, excipients, and packaging components.
• Builds and manages strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, scalability, and cost efficiency, while leading a high-performing procurement team through mentorship, accountability, and collaboration.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with the enterprise to align procurement strategies with production needs, business goals, and product development timelines.
• Implements data-driven processes to monitor supplier performance, optimize inventory levels, and manage working capital, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics for demand forecasting and spend visibility, while owning procurement operations within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Drives continuous improvement in sourcing operations by identifying automation opportunities, enhancing supplier diversity, and supporting technology implementation across procurement workflows.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills with experience managing suppliers, contracts, and cost optimization.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement analytics tools, with experience using AI to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years managing direct sourcing in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred; Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) preferred; Lean Six Sigma certification (LSS) preferred.

Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/