Senior Category Strategy & Sourcing Director

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Multiple office locations

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategic category portfolios and act as a trusted advisor on sourcing, contracting, and value analysis. The role requires guiding cross-functional teams and executives toward value realization in a hybrid work environment.

You will drive complex sourcing initiatives, develop category strategies, and mentor analysts while partnering with clinicians and suppliers to deliver measurable financial and operational value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of category management, strategic sourcing, or related field.
• Proven ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives across multiple categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategies aligned with client priorities and objectives.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing, RFI/RFPs, negotiations, and contract development.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and present strategy outcomes to executives.
• Mentor team members and represent Vizient in external engagements.
• Apply AI fluency to enhance strategy, market intelligence, and decision-making.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytics

AI in business

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategic category portfolios and act as a trusted advisor on sourcing, contracting, and value analysis. The role requires guiding cross-functional teams and executives toward value realization in a hybrid work environment.

You will drive complex sourcing initiatives, develop category strategies, and mentor analysts while partnering with clinicians and suppliers to deliver measurable financial and operational value.