Director, Spend Management & Custom Contracts

Vizient, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a Senior Sourcing Executive to lead a team delivering custom member contracting strategies, driving spend reduction and value delivery. The role collaborates with Legal, Analytics, Sales and Operations to ensure compliant execution.

The position follows a hybrid model with three days in office at Chicago, IL or Irving, TX. Travel is required. The current salary range is $102,400 to $179,000, plus incentive eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, or healthcare contracting.
• Experience leading sourcing strategy, contract planning, and supplier negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage complex, matrixed teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Sourcing Executives for custom contracting strategy and value delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies, contract plans, and customized agreement portfolios.
• Guide complex supplier negotiations and escalate contract language issues.
• Partner with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations to ensure compliant execution.
• Lead member engagement orientation and training for custom contracting programs.
• Track savings, value, and performance; ensure accurate reporting and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop team members, set expectations and manage performance.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and revenue-generating strategies.
• Develop tools, training, and processes for scalable contracting across the network.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to improve analysis and productivity with responsible use.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Healthcare Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a Senior Sourcing Executive to lead a team delivering custom member contracting strategies, driving spend reduction and value delivery. The role collaborates with Legal, Analytics, Sales and Operations to ensure compliant execution.

The position follows a hybrid model with three days in office at Chicago, IL or Irving, TX. Travel is required. The current salary range is $102,400 to $179,000, plus incentive eligibility and comprehensive benefits.