Senior Director, Indirect Spend & Sourcing (Hybrid)

Vizient, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive strategic sourcing and contracting excellence across client engagements.

You will guide a high-performing team, shape supplier strategies, and act as a trusted advisor to executives, leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to improve value and governance. The role operates in a hybrid model with three days in the office, including Nashville, TN, and other Vizient locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, supply chain, or healthcare-related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier negotiations, or healthcare-related contracting.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience leading teams and guiding change.
• Proven success in sourcing strategy, contract planning, and supplier negotiations in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of contracting processes, compliance, and value tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of client sourcing and contracting strategies to reduce spend and improve value.
• Oversee full sourcing lifecycle including RFP strategy, supplier engagement, negotiation, and contract maintenance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations to ensure compliant contract execution.
• Manage 1099 contractor engagements including onboarding, governance, and performance oversight.
• Drive performance measurement, savings realization, and client ROI across programs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

People leadership

AI fluency

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive strategic sourcing and contracting excellence across client engagements.

You will guide a high-performing team, shape supplier strategies, and act as a trusted advisor to executives, leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to improve value and governance. The role operates in a hybrid model with three days in the office, including Nashville, TN, and other Vizient locations.