AI-Driven Healthcare Sourcing Director

Vizient, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead complex healthcare sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive value across enterprise sourcing projects. You will collaborate with clinicians and supply chain leaders to support evidence-based decisions and optimal contract outcomes.

The role requires a hybrid work model with travel, and offices in Irving, TX and Centennial, CO. A relevant degree and 7+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree with relevance to business, supply chain or healthcare administration.
• 7+ years of relevant healthcare sourcing or related experience.
• Strong experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and contracts.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder committees and building consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead the complete sourcing lifecycle from requirements through post‑award activities.
• Negotiate complex contractual, operational, service, and financial agreements.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and market positioning for recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal, contracting, finance and operations to resolve issues.
• Lead value analysis committees and drive evidence-based sourcing decisions.
• Present strategies, analyses and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Analyze spend, utilization and data to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Measure outcomes including savings, value realization and supplier performance.
• Apply advanced AI fluency to improve strategy, analysis and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

AI fluency

Education

Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Healthcare Admin / Finance / Ops Mgmt

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead complex healthcare sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive value across enterprise sourcing projects. You will collaborate with clinicians and supply chain leaders to support evidence-based decisions and optimal contract outcomes.

The role requires a hybrid work model with travel, and offices in Irving, TX and Centennial, CO. A relevant degree and 7+ years of experience are preferred.