Senior Category Strategy & Sourcing Director

Vizient, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in the United States seeks a Category Management Director to serve as the strategic leader and trusted advisor for assigned category portfolios.

You will develop category strategies that deliver measurable financial, operational, clinical, and organizational value for members while advancing Vizient's strategic objectives. The role leads complex sourcing initiatives, guides value analysis discussions, and provides strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams across clinicians,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of category management, strategic sourcing, or related field.
• Experience leading complex sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and contracting experience with complex supplier agreements.
• Advanced analytical skills to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent executive communication and relationship management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of AI tools and applies AI responsibly in business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive category strategies for assigned portfolios that align with client priorities and organizational objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including opportunity assessment, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract development, and implementation.
• Build consensus among client stakeholders, suppliers, and Vizient teams to create solutions that meet objectives.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and subject matter expertise to other team members.
• Represent Vizient in supplier, member, and industry engagements related to assigned categories.
• Apply advanced AI fluency to enhance category strategy development, market intelligence, and decision-making.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain

Healthcare operations

Contracting

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Executive communication

AI tools awareness

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in the United States seeks a Category Management Director to serve as the strategic leader and trusted advisor for assigned category portfolios.

You will develop category strategies that deliver measurable financial, operational, clinical, and organizational value for members while advancing Vizient's strategic objectives. The role leads complex sourcing initiatives, guides value analysis discussions, and provides strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams across clinicians,