Senior Category Strategy Lead — Sourcing & AI

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work locations

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategy, analytics, and end-to-end sourcing across assigned portfolios.

You will serve as the primary category expert and trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding value analysis, contract negotiations, and cross-functional teams to deliver clinical, operational, and financial value.

The role follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in category management or related fields.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and contracting experience.
• Advanced analytical and data translation skills.
• Excellent executive communication and relationship management.
• AI tools knowledge applied to business decisions.
• Willingness to travel and hybrid office requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy for assigned portfolios aligning with client priorities.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing, RFPs, negotiations, and contracts.
• Build consensus among stakeholders and Vizient teams.
• Mentor team members and represent Vizient in engagements.
• Apply analytics to drive savings and value realization.
• Utilize AI to enhance strategy and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

AI fluency

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategy, analytics, and end-to-end sourcing across assigned portfolios.

You will serve as the primary category expert and trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding value analysis, contract negotiations, and cross-functional teams to deliver clinical, operational, and financial value.

The role follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office; travel may be required.