Director, Strategic Sourcing & Custom Contracts

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

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Director of Spend Management Services - Sourcing to lead a team focused on developing and executing member contracting strategies that reduce spend and improve value.

You will guide negotiations, partner with Legal and Analytics, and drive compliant, scalable execution across the sourcing lifecycle. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, AI fluency, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier negotiations, supply chain, client/member engagement, or healthcare-related contracting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Sourcing Executives responsible for custom member contracting strategy, sourcing execution, supplier engagement, and value delivery.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, contract plans, customized agreement portfolios, and business processes that support member needs and network objectives.
• Guide complex supplier negotiations and provide escalation support for contract language, terms and conditions, issue resolution, and supplier relationship management.
• Partner with Legal, Analytics, Sales / Client Executives, Information and Data Services, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams to ensure aligned and compliant execution.
• Lead new member engagement orientation, onboarding, and training for custom contracting programs.
• Track and evaluate member savings, value, financial impact, program performance, and revenue opportunities to ensure accurate reporting and continuous improvement.
• Coach, develop, and manage team members by setting clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and supporting performance and development.
• Identify sourcing opportunities, new sources of value, and revenue-generating strategies that improve network and member return on investment.
• Develop and implement tools, training, operating rhythms, and process improvements that create consistency and scalability across the custom contracting process.
• Use approved AI-enabled tools to improve analysis, documentation, communication, and team productivity while reinforcing responsible use and output validation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Sourcing leadership

Analytical skills

AI fluency

Communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Director of Spend Management Services - Sourcing to lead a team focused on developing and executing member contracting strategies that reduce spend and improve value.

You will guide negotiations, partner with Legal and Analytics, and drive compliant, scalable execution across the sourcing lifecycle. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, AI fluency, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.