[Hiring] Director of Supply Management @American Red Cross

Role Description

As a $3 billion organization with more than 17,000 employees and thousands of dedicated volunteers, the American Red Cross depends on people with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives to advance its mission. Together, we provide relief and support during crises, help communities prepare and respond to emergencies, and ensure access to lifesaving blood and resources.

The Supply Management organization plays a critical role in supporting this mission by ensuring the effective sourcing, delivery, and supplier management of goods and services. The Director of Supply Management is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing category strategies, optimizing procurement performance, and delivering measurable business value.

Initially focused on logistics services, the Director will have responsibility for a portfolio representing approximately $100 million in annual spend. The role leads the sourcing, negotiation, and management of key supplier relationships while driving procurement initiatives that improve cost effectiveness, supplier performance, resilience, service quality, and overall mission impact.

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the Director leads and develops a high-performing team, while also remaining actively engaged in the work. This is a hands-on leadership role: The Director is expected to personally lead complex and high-value negotiations; review, propose, negotiate and approve contracts and commercial terms; resolve supplier and contractual issues; and provide senior-level procurement guidance to business stakeholders. The Director partners across the organization to align procurement priorities with business needs, manage risk, and drive successful execution.

As a data-driven leader, the Director leverages analytics, market intelligence, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions, enhance category management, and anticipate, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks. Working closely with stakeholders across supply management, legal, finance, and business operations, this role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver results, support transformational initiatives, and advance the organization's mission.

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field required
• 7 years of progressively responsible supply chain management or procurement experience; 10+ years preferred
• 5 years minimum staff management; 7+ preferred
• 25% domestic travel may be required

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, contracting, negotiation, supply chain risk management, and supplier relationship management
• Strategic and critical thinker with a curious, analytical mindset
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver clear presentations
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to guide teams through high-pressure situations
• Strong problem-solving, financial, commercial, and business acumen
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and comfort managing through ambiguity
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong proficiency in PowerPoint and other Microsoft 365 applications

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition