Cardiovascular Category Director — Contracts & Strategy

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in the United States seeks a cardiovascular category expert to manage a portfolio of CV medical device agreements, drive strategy for GPO national agreements, and improve cost performance for Vizient clients.

The role requires leadership in RFPs, negotiations, and supplier relations, with travel as needed; the ideal candidate has extensive CV category management experience and a strong network.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• CV category management with BID, contract and RFP knowledge preferred.
• Strong CV supplier and client network.
• Excellent business and financial insight with quantified analysis.
• Experience in environmental services sourcing in healthcare.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills with presentations to varied audiences.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large CV medical device portfolio including new agreements, renewals and extensions.
• Collaborate with Vizient Contract Managers on RFP development, negotiation plans, marketing strategies, and implementation of agreements.
• Develop innovative strategies and leverage supplier relationships to drive growth.
• Provide expertise on Vizient Spend Management to audiences.
• Develop category-specific collateral for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead supplier business reviews and strategic planning meetings with Vizient leadership.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Communication

Financial acumen

Strategic sourcing

RFP knowledge

Networking

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in the United States seeks a cardiovascular category expert to manage a portfolio of CV medical device agreements, drive strategy for GPO national agreements, and improve cost performance for Vizient clients.

The role requires leadership in RFPs, negotiations, and supplier relations, with travel as needed; the ideal candidate has extensive CV category management experience and a strong network.