Senior Category Strategy Director — Hybrid, Sourcing & Value

Vizient; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategic category portfolios, align with client priorities, and drive value through spend analysis, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires guiding complex sourcing initiatives, stakeholder alignment, and strategic direction across contracting and value analysis teams.

The incumbent will manage portfolios with analytics, supplier performance, and market developments, leveraging AI fluency to enhance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience leading complex sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including opportunity assessment, RFx, negotiations, and implementation.
• Provide guidance on contracting strategies and supplier terms.
• Lead stakeholder committees and present strategies to executives.
• Mentor and guide team members in category management and analytics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

AI knowledge

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategic category portfolios, align with client priorities, and drive value through spend analysis, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires guiding complex sourcing initiatives, stakeholder alignment, and strategic direction across contracting and value analysis teams.

The incumbent will manage portfolios with analytics, supplier performance, and market developments, leveraging AI fluency to enhance