Director, Healthcare Facilities & Construction Strategy

Vizient, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. leads complex consulting engagements within Indirect Spend – Facilities and Construction, delivering strategic solutions that optimize healthcare facilities and construction expenditures.

You’ll collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to integrate contracted solutions across planning, design, construction, and closeout phases. You will drive measurable cost savings, ensure contractual commitments, and deliver client satisfaction through data-driven insights,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, estimating, medical equipment procurement, or logistics required.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, architectural specifications, and related technical documentation required.
• Experience in facilities management, construction management, or capital project execution required.
• Experience in consulting, strategic sourcing, analytics, or healthcare supply chain procurement preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical healthcare operations, procurement processes, and supplier contracting practices preferred.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with client executives and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex consulting engagements to deliver measurable client value through strategic sourcing, actionable analytics, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, managing scope, priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables to achieve engagement objectives.
• Oversee request for proposal (RFP) processes, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations for medical equipment, construction, and facilities maintenance categories.
• Collaborate with client supply chain, facilities, construction, legal, risk management, and compliance teams to align procurement and contracting activities with organizational requirements.
• Analyze supplier pricing, benchmark contract opportunities, and review architectural drawings and specifications to identify savings opportunities and optimize contract utilization.
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing and value-added solutions, and align supplier capabilities with client construction and operational needs.
• Develop and present executive-level recommendations, project updates, and financial analyses while tracking and validating savings against contractual commitments.
• Mentor and develop consulting team members, providing guidance on project execution, analytical approaches, and client engagement strategies.
• Advance consulting practice capabilities through thought leadership, industry presentations, and development and implementation of new products and services.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying growth opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and contributing to sales efforts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Analytics

Cost optimization

Contracting

Project management

Negotiation

Client engagement

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. leads complex consulting engagements within Indirect Spend – Facilities and Construction, delivering strategic solutions that optimize healthcare facilities and construction expenditures.

You’ll collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to integrate contracted solutions across planning, design, construction, and closeout phases. You will drive measurable cost savings, ensure contractual commitments, and deliver client satisfaction through data-driven insights,