Clinical Sourcing Director: Strategic Negotiations & AI

Vizient, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Director, Clinical to drive strategic enterprise sourcing initiatives within healthcare.

You will lead sourcing projects, negotiate supplier agreements, and guide value analysis to deliver measurable financial and operational value for clients and the organization. You will collaborate with clinicians and supply chain leaders, influence decision-makers, and apply advanced market expertise to optimize supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred in business, healthcare administration, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading enterprise sourcing initiatives in healthcare or regulated industries preferred.
• Proven success negotiating complex supplier agreements and contracts.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder committees and driving consensus.
• Demonstrated AI fluency and ability to evaluate AI solutions in business settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: requirements, RFIs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, contracts, rollout, post-award activities.
• Negotiate complex contracts with suppliers on behalf of clients.
• Assess supplier capabilities, financial stability, and market position to form strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal, contracting, finance, and operations to resolve issues.
• Lead value analysis initiatives and multidisciplinary committees for evidence-based decisions.
• Present strategies, analyses, and implementation plans to executives.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Director, Clinical to drive strategic enterprise sourcing initiatives within healthcare.

You will lead sourcing projects, negotiate supplier agreements, and guide value analysis to deliver measurable financial and operational value for clients and the organization. You will collaborate with clinicians and supply chain leaders, influence decision-makers, and apply advanced market expertise to optimize supplier performance.