Healthcare Sourcing Director, Clinical Categories

Vizient; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in Charlotte, NC — a national leader in healthcare sourcing — seeks a senior sourcing expert to lead enterprise initiatives delivering measurable savings and clinical value. You will develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive value analysis with clinicians and supply chain leaders to support evidence-based decisions.

Hybrid role requiring three days in the office, travel as needed, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement AI-driven sourcing solutions and

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred (e.g., Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in healthcare sourcing or related field.
• Experience leading clinical sourcing, contracting, and value analysis initiatives is preferred.
• Advanced analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced AI fluency with ability to critically evaluate AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligning client priorities with market opportunities.
• Lead the complete sourcing lifecycle: requirements, RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contracts.
• Negotiate complex supplier agreements and contracts on behalf of clients.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and market positioning.
• Collaborate with legal, contracting, finance, and operations to resolve issues.
• Lead value analysis committees and drive evidence-based decisions.
• Present strategies, analyses, and implementation plans to executive leadership.
• Analyze spend and performance data to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Measure savings, value realization, and implementation success; apply AI thoughtfully.

Skills

AI fluency

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Education

Business degree

Job description

Vizient in Charlotte, NC — a national leader in healthcare sourcing — seeks a senior sourcing expert to lead enterprise initiatives delivering measurable savings and clinical value. You will develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive value analysis with clinicians and supply chain leaders to support evidence-based decisions.

Hybrid role requiring three days in the office, travel as needed, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement AI-driven sourcing solutions and