Procurement

• Maintain and deepen Nava’s relationships with existing cooperative purchasing vehicles, state-specific procurement mechanisms, and schedule contract holders
• Conduct regular outreach and engagement with vehicle administrators and state procurement officials to keep Nava positioned as an active, compliant, and preferred vendor on existing vehicles
• Monitor utilization rates and activity on current vehicles; identify underperforming vehicles and develop strategies to increase engagement or reactivate dormant relationships
• Track contract vehicle renewal timelines, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations; coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure Nava meets all vehicle-level requirements proactively
• Serve as Nava’s primary relationship owner with vehicle administrators, cooperative purchasing organizations, and state procurement bodies
• Identify procurement vehicles, cooperative agreements, and acquisition pathways in priority states where Nava currently lacks coverage or where gaps create a competitive disadvantage
• Develop and execute a vehicle establishment roadmap, prioritizing new cooperative agreements, schedule contracts, and state-specific vehicles that open doors in key target states before pursuits require them
• Lead the application, onboarding, and activation process for new vehicles; coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Contracts to ensure compliance and timely execution
• Build and maintain a current vehicle map that tracks which vehicles Nava is on, which are actively used, and which represent untapped entry points by territory
• Lead the early operationalization of Nava’s NASPO ValuePoint agreement, including identifying the incremental infrastructure, processes, and marketing efforts required to support NASPO at scale
• Develop a NASPO-specific go-to-market plan that identifies target states, outreach strategies, and activation milestones for the first 6–12 months
• Coordinate with the GTM and Communications teams to develop NASPO-specific marketing and nurturing materials that increase state awareness of and confidence in purchasing through the vehicle
• Track NASPO pipeline activity and utilization; report on vehicle performance and surface recommendations for improving activation and revenue contribution
• Provide per-territory acquisition pathway recommendations integrated directly into Capture Engineer territory capture plans, answering “how does this state buy services like ours” before the relationship conversation advances far enough to matter
• Conduct competitive vehicle analysis: identify where competitors are positioned on cooperative vehicles that could lock Nava out of procurements, and develop strategies to close those gaps preemptively
• Advise Capture Managers on activated pursuits where vehicle selection is a competitive variable
• Research and analyze state-specific procurement authority, sole-source pathways, emergency procurement options, and cooperative vehicle eligibility to ensure Nava has a viable acquisition route for every priority opportunity
• Maintain a landscape of cooperative purchasing organizations (NASPO, NCPA, SEWP, state-specific cooperatives) and advise on Nava’s positioning relative to each

Procurement Vehicle Strategist

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies for physicians and APPs across multiple cardiovascular specialties.
• Source candidates using Doximity, PracticeLink, PracticeMatch, LinkedIn Recruiter, professional societies, fellowship programs, referrals, conferences, networking, database searches, cold outreach, and other innovative sourcing techniques.
• Build and maintain robust passive candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct physician market mapping and competitor research.
• Generate consistent outbound recruiting activity to meet established sourcing KPIs.
• Conduct initial outreach to assess candidate qualifications, practice preferences, geographic interests, compensation expectations, and cultural fit.
• Perform preliminary qualification interviews and transition qualified candidates to Physician Recruiters.
• Build long-term relationships with passive physician candidates.
• Provide an exceptional first impression of CVL throughout the recruitment process.
• Draft and post physician and APP job advertisements.
• Maintain accurate candidate documentation in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provider database.
• Track sourcing metrics including outreach activity, response rates, qualified candidates, and pipeline health.
• Generate recruitment reports and analytics to support leadership decision-making.
• Partner with Physician Recruiters to ensure seamless candidate handoffs.
• Collaborate with physician leaders and practice administrators to understand hiring priorities, practice details, and community offerings.
• Partner with Marketing on recruitment campaigns and employment branding initiatives.
• Represent CVL at conferences, fellowship events, career fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.

Physician Sourcing Specialist

• Develop and implement a comprehensive venue sourcing strategy that optimizes costs while maintaining the quality and suitability of event locations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with venue vendors, negotiating favorable terms, and securing the best possible rates and contracts.
• Lead by example, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the delivery high-quality results along with presentations to multiple departments and leadership teams.
• Work closely with finance and event planning teams to develop budgets and cost estimates for venue procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Conduct market research to identify potential venues that align with event requirements.
• Draft and review contracts with venues, including terms, conditions, cancellation policies, and liability agreements. Ensure all contracts comply with legal and organizational standards.
• Analyze potential risks associated with selected venues and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard event success.
• Collaborate with event operations and management teams to understand event objectives, audience needs, and event logistics to ensure venues meet all necessary requirements.
• Advocate for sustainable venue practices and work towards integrating eco-friendly options in venue selection.
• Measure and track the performance of venue procurement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Procurement Manager – Competitions, Camps, Corporate

• Create and execute the Procurement Strategy for assigned suppliers
• Collaborate with global and regional procurement Specialists
• Lead strategy creation, market approach, contract negotiation, and implementation
• Assess business requirements and conduct competitive tenders
• Develop business cases and ‘should cost’ models for identified scopes
• Drive continuous improvement efforts for strategies and contracting activities
• Enable and champion compliance mind set

Procurement Specialist

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives
• Oversee regional MER and inventory management processes to ensure material accountability, reduce waste, and support field operational readiness
• Identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers based on factors such as price, quality, delivery, and reliability
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that arise
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure that all purchases are made within budget constraints
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in procurement
• Build trust and rapport with operational leaders throughout the org
• Monitor and audit ordering practices for businesses within the region

Procurement Director

• Lead full cycle technology sourcing projects including strategy, identifying the right potential partners, outreach, competitive bidding, pricing & contract negotiation, and contract approval
• Build sound relationships with external vendor partners and internal business collaborators
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously—from quick contract renewals to in-depth new strategic partnerships
• Organize a large database of partnerships, be data-driven, and provide clear reporting back to management on the status of renewals or other important contract terms
• Analyze spend and other data to solve problems, monitor purchasing activity, and conduct benchmarking
• Ensure that all contracts are executed & cataloged, and that approved payments reflect contractual terms

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