Category Strategy Director: AI-Driven Sourcing & Value

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); Sur place; USD 102 000 - 179 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to develop and drive category strategies across portfolios, aligning with client priorities and organizational goals.

You will serve as the primary SME for sourcing, contracting, and value analysis, guiding cross-functional teams and engaging executive stakeholders. You will oversee end-to-end sourcing initiatives, negotiate complex terms, and monitor performance to realize value, standardization, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Develop and lead comprehensive category strategies aligned with client goals.
• Serve as SME and advisor for stakeholders across sourcing, contracting, and value analysis.
• Identify category opportunities via spend, utilization, and market analysis.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex contracting strategies and negotiations.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFI/RFP execution.
• Negotiate complex terms with suppliers and build favorable contracts.
• Build consensus among stakeholders and Vizient teams to meet objectives.
• Provide mentoring and subject matter expertise to team members.
• Represent Vizient in supplier, member, and industry engagements.
• Lead stakeholder committees with clinicians and executives as applicable.

Connaissances

Category strategy

Sourcing

Contracting

Stakeholder leadership

Analytics

AI fluency

Portfolio management

Mentoring

Description du poste

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to develop and drive category strategies across portfolios, aligning with client priorities and organizational goals.

You will serve as the primary SME for sourcing, contracting, and value analysis, guiding cross-functional teams and engaging executive stakeholders. You will oversee end-to-end sourcing initiatives, negotiate complex terms, and monitor performance to realize value, standardization, and risk mitigation.