Remote Strategic Sourcing Director: Value-Driven Negotiations

Premier, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Director to own sourcing strategy and negotiations for a key service line. This senior individual contributor will build category plans, lead supplier negotiations, and shape the negotiation playbook across teams.

You will partner with category leaders, service line leadership, and legal/compliance to ensure value-positive proposals and compliant contracting. The role emphasizes AI-assisted prep, process improvements, and ongoing value realization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic sourcing or contracting.
• Experience leading high-value supplier negotiations.
• Experience with governance and compliance in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing and negotiation strategies for the assigned service line.
• Lead or co-lead supplier negotiations with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve negotiation playbooks, templates, and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with antitrust and GPO safe harbor requirements.

Skills

Complex, multi-issue negotiation

Category strategy development

Contracting & pricing

Executive communication

AI-assisted analytics tools

GPO compliance knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA / MHA / JD or related advanced degree

CPSM / CPM / CMRP or similar certification

Tools

AI analytics tools

Job description

Premier, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Director to own sourcing strategy and negotiations for a key service line. This senior individual contributor will build category plans, lead supplier negotiations, and shape the negotiation playbook across teams.

You will partner with category leaders, service line leadership, and legal/compliance to ensure value-positive proposals and compliant contracting. The role emphasizes AI-assisted prep, process improvements, and ongoing value realization.