Category Director- Cardiovascular

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

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX is seeking a seasoned Cardiovascular Category Manager to own a CV portfolio and drive the strategy for GPO national agreements, helping clients elevate cost performance and operational efficiency. The role requires 7+ years in CV category management, BID/contract/RFP expertise, and a strong supplier and client network.

Travel is required as needed. You will collaborate with contract managers, develop category collateral, and lead supplier reviews.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant CV category management experience.
• Expertise in BID process, contract management, and RFPs.
• Strong CV supplier and client network.
• Excellent business and financial insight with quantitative skills.
• Strategic sourcing experience in healthcare environmental services is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of CV medical device agreements including new, renewals, and extensions.
• Collaborate with Vizient Contract Managers on RFP development, negotiation plans, and implementation.
• Develop strategies and leverage supplier relationships to drive growth and close category gaps.
• Provide expert insights on Vizient Spend Management to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead supplier business reviews and strategic planning meetings for CV categories.
• Create category-specific collateral and share best practices with teams and clients.

Skills

CV category management

Negotiation skills

Strategic sourcing

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves . We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will serve as the category expert for an assigned Cardiovascular portfolio (e.g., Cardiac Rhythm Management, EP, Interventional, Cardiac Surgery, etc.) of products. You will manage a competitive contract portfolio by driving the strategy and development of the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) National agreements to help Vizient clients elevate cost performance and achieve operational efficiency.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in CV category management to include BID process, contract, and RFP knowledge strongly preferred.
• Strong CV supplier and client network
• Excellent business and financial insight with ability to quantify challenges and suggest alternative actions.
• 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.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.