Healthcare Sourcing & Programs Leader

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

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Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in the United States seeks a sourcing and contracts leader to drive program development for health system portfolios, delivering savings and value through strategic contracting and effective supplier engagement.

You will independently manage operations, portfolio strategy, and quality assurance, acting as a trusted advisor to providers. The role emphasizes Vizient values and collaboration across teams for continued program improvement.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience contracting in med-highly complex categories (Physician Preference, Indirect Spend, Capital Equipment).
• Experience in healthcare, logistics, consulting, or supply chain preferred.
• Experience leading direct and/or indirect teams preferred.
• Lean or project management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in direct contract negotiations, including closing large-scale negotiations, preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead program structure, processes, workplans, performance metrics, deliverables, and goal achievement across the assigned portfolio.
• Manage a portfolio of multidisciplinary contracts, including RFP development, complex negotiations, contract terms, utilization, and provider onboarding.
• Use market intelligence, financial analysis, healthcare trends, and subject matter expertise to develop portfolio and contracting strategies and recommend workplan priorities.
• Engage provider committees, councils, panels, and task forces to gather input, support contracting decisions, and incorporate feedback into program improvements.
• Identify provider and supplier targets, new business opportunities, value propositions, and capabilities that expand program value.
• Manage project expectations, timelines, risks, and stakeholder updates while providing timely recommendations and resolutions.
• Demonstrates assertiveness, strong organizational skills, and the ability to learn quickly, take ownership, and work independently with minimal ongoing direction.
• Communicate savings initiatives, contracting updates, opportunities, next steps, successes, and challenges to Vizient leadership and key customer stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal and external customers, while mentoring others and supporting stakeholder training on program components.
• Continuously improve program processes, outcomes, and deliverables through collaboration, feedback, and best practices.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Project management

Willingness to travel

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in the United States seeks a sourcing and contracts leader to drive program development for health system portfolios, delivering savings and value through strategic contracting and effective supplier engagement.

You will independently manage operations, portfolio strategy, and quality assurance, acting as a trusted advisor to providers. The role emphasizes Vizient values and collaboration across teams for continued program improvement.