Clinical Sourcing Director: Strategic Value & AI

Vizient; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead complex healthcare sourcing initiatives, deliver measurable financial and operational value, and guide evidence-based decisions through cross-functional collaboration. The role includes negotiating supplier agreements, leading value analyses, and driving clinical sourcing strategies with healthcare clinicians and supply chain leaders.

The position supports hybrid work with three in-office days at Centennial, CO, Irving, TX, Chicago, IL,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of healthcare sourcing or equivalent experience required.
• Experience leading enterprise sourcing, clinical sourcing, and value analysis initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and contract development skills.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional governance and consensus.
• Advanced analytical, communication, presentation, and relationship skills.
• Hybrid work model with three days in the office; Centennial, CO included among office locations.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies that align client priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead the complete sourcing lifecycle: requirements, market assessments, RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, contracts, implementation, post-award.
• Negotiate complex supplier agreements and financial terms for clients.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and market position.
• Collaborate with legal, contracting, finance, and operations to resolve issues.
• Lead value analysis committees and align stakeholders for evidence-based decisions.
• Present strategies and analyses to executive leadership.
• Analyze spend, utilization, and market data to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Communicate sourcing outcomes including savings and implementation success.
• Apply AI fluency to improve strategy and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

AI fluency

Education

Business/Healthcare Administration degree

Tools

AI platforms

Contract management systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Vizient is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead complex healthcare sourcing initiatives, deliver measurable financial and operational value, and guide evidence-based decisions through cross-functional collaboration. The role includes negotiating supplier agreements, leading value analyses, and driving clinical sourcing strategies with healthcare clinicians and supply chain leaders.

The position supports hybrid work with three in-office days at Centennial, CO, Irving, TX, Chicago, IL,