Cardiovascular Category Leader & Sourcing Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior professional to act as the category expert for Cardiovascular product portfolios, managing a broad contract portfolio and steering RFP development and negotiations to optimize cost performance for Vizient clients.

In this role you will collaborate with contract managers, build supplier relationships, and create category insights to drive operational efficiency and strategic growth across cardiovascular categories.

Qualifications

• CV category management expertise including BID process, contract, and RFP knowledge.
• Strong CV supplier and client network.
• Excellent business and financial insight with ability to quantify challenges and suggest actions.
• Strategic sourcing or category management in healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of Cardiovascular (CV) 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.
• Lead supplier business reviews and strategic planning meetings for categories in the portfolio, with collaboration from Vizient leadership.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Willingness to travel

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior professional to act as the category expert for Cardiovascular product portfolios, managing a broad contract portfolio and steering RFP development and negotiations to optimize cost performance for Vizient clients.

In this role you will collaborate with contract managers, build supplier relationships, and create category insights to drive operational efficiency and strategic growth across cardiovascular categories.