Category Strategy Director, Facilities & Support Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Category Management Director to lead strategic sourcing and value analysis across facilities, EVS, and support services.

You will develop category strategies, manage complex contracts, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver financial and operational value for members. The role requires deep category expertise, executive communication, and the ability to influence clinical and operational stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and contracting experience with complex supplier agreements.
• Proven analytical skills translating data into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead category strategies for assigned portfolios aligned with client objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFI/RFP, negotiations, and contracting.
• Facilitate stakeholder committees and present strategies to executives.
• Provide mentorship and subject matter expertise across teams; manage cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain

Contracting

AI fluency

Executive communication

Negotiation

Data analytics

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Category Management Director to lead strategic sourcing and value analysis across facilities, EVS, and support services.

You will develop category strategies, manage complex contracts, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver financial and operational value for members. The role requires deep category expertise, executive communication, and the ability to influence clinical and operational stakeholders.