Executive AVP, Category Management & Sourcing

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 157,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient seeks an AVP, Category Management to lead a client-facing team, shaping strategic vision, operating models, and priorities for multiple portfolios. You will mentor Directors and executives, drive enterprise sourcing and contracting strategies, and deliver measurable value for clients across analytics, supplier relations, and clinical stakeholder engagement.

You will partner with executive leadership to develop future leaders, champion transformation, and oversee governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience across multi-level organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-level organization of category management professionals and leaders.
• Oversee transformation initiatives to scale the National Sourcing Center.
• Set strategic vision and operating model for multiple category portfolios.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive enterprise strategy and value creation.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Leadership

People Development

Change Management

Executive Communications

AI Governance

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

Travel 15–20%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, or related field)

Job description

Vizient seeks an AVP, Category Management to lead a client-facing team, shaping strategic vision, operating models, and priorities for multiple portfolios. You will mentor Directors and executives, drive enterprise sourcing and contracting strategies, and deliver measurable value for clients across analytics, supplier relations, and clinical stakeholder engagement.

You will partner with executive leadership to develop future leaders, champion transformation, and oversee governance and