Cardiovascular Category Director — Strategic Sourcing

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, seeks a Senior Cardiovascular Category Manager to own the CV portfolio, drive strategic contracting and national GPO agreements, and improve cost performance for Vizient clients.

You will manage complex contracts, lead negotiations, and collaborate with contract managers to develop RFPs, supplier reviews, and category strategies, while building strong stakeholder relationships in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in CV category management including BID, contract and RFP knowledge preferred.
• Strong CV supplier and client network.
• Excellent business and financial insight with ability to quantify challenges.
• Strategic sourcing or category management experience related to environmental services in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to small and large audiences.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of Cardiovascular medical device agreements including new agreements, renewals and extensions. Collaborate with Vizient Contract Managers to develop a strategic approach to RFP development, negotiation plans, marketing strategies, and implementation of agreements.
• Develop innovative strategies and leverage supplier relationships to drive growth, address category gaps and support contracting efforts.
• Provide expertise to various audiences regarding Vizient Spend Management.
• Develop effective relationships with Clients and suppliers to ensure satisfaction through effective, timely communication and problem resolution.
• Create category-specific collateral to share insights, expertise, and best practices with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead supplier business reviews and strategic planning meetings for categories in the portfolio, with collaboration from Vizient leadership.

Skills

CV category management

RFP knowledge

Negotiation skills

Client network

Financial insight

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Vizient, Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, seeks a Senior Cardiovascular Category Manager to own the CV portfolio, drive strategic contracting and national GPO agreements, and improve cost performance for Vizient clients.

You will manage complex contracts, lead negotiations, and collaborate with contract managers to develop RFPs, supplier reviews, and category strategies, while building strong stakeholder relationships in a healthcare environment.