Hybrid Senior Clinical Sourcing & Contracts Leader

Vizient; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a seasoned Sourcing and Contracts professional in the Nashville area. You will lead complex negotiations, draft and refine contract terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories to deliver measurable client value.

You will influence outcomes with market intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic insight while working in a hybrid model that requires three days in the office. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Healthcare, Clinical or Pharmacy.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions that meet client needs.
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and implementation support.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
• Identify and propose cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee contract maintenance, including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Use analytical tools and contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking.
• Present negotiation updates, sourcing strategies, risks, and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex strategies and negotiations clearly and effectively to executive-level audiences.

Skills

Healthcare procurement

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a seasoned Sourcing and Contracts professional in the Nashville area. You will lead complex negotiations, draft and refine contract terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories to deliver measurable client value.

You will influence outcomes with market intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic insight while working in a hybrid model that requires three days in the office. Travel may be required.