Director, Procurement Operations

MSK

Director of Procurement Operations driving procurement efficiency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Leading strategic partnerships and implementing innovative processes to support clinical and research goals.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $183,900 - $312,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the vision and direction of procurement operations at MSK, shaping a function that drives efficiency, scalability, and meaningful institutional impact
Act as a strategic partner within the Supply Chain leadership team, ensuring procurement priorities directly support clinical excellence, research innovation, and organizational goals
Oversee end-to-end purchasing operations, strengthening contract compliance, improving user experience, and reducing friction across the procurement lifecycle
Design and implement forward-thinking processes, tools, and data frameworks that enable faster decisions, greater transparency, and more consistent outcomes
Identify and realize cost savings opportunities while elevating value through thoughtful standardization, strategic sourcing, and strong alignment with internal and external partners
Lead the evolution of procurement systems and workflows, creating intuitive, streamlined experiences that balance operational efficiency with strong governance
Build deep, trusted partnerships across clinical, research, finance, and administrative teams to ensure procurement actively enables, rather than slows, critical work
Leverage data and analytics to move beyond reporting—uncovering insights, influencing decisions, and continuously improving performance across the organization
Develop and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous growth
Establish clear, effective governance models that protect the organization while remaining practical and easy to navigate for end users
Proactively find opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and unlock long-term operational value
Strengthen supplier partnerships to drive reliability, innovation, and risk mitigation, moving beyond transactional relationships
Champion digital transformation and automation efforts that modernize procurement and free up time for higher-value work

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or related field
Minimum 4 years of management experience in healthcare, hospital, or pharmaceutical environments
Strong knowledge of procurement technologies, ERP systems, and web-based purchasing platforms
Expertise in financial analysis, cost savings tracking, and procurement performance measurement
Demonstrated success leading large-scale procurement transformations or system implementations
Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and contract portfolios

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Competitive pay structure
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsupply chain managementfinancial analysiscost savings trackingprocurement performance measurementcontract compliancestrategic sourcingdata analyticsdigital transformationautomation

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic partnershipteam developmentaccountabilitycuriositycontinuous growthcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinggovernance