Senior Director, Indirect Spend & Sourcing (Hybrid)

Vizient, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Spend Management Services to lead a high-performing indirect category sourcing function.

You will develop and implement client contracting strategies that reduce spend, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable value while aligning with client objectives. The role requires strong leadership, experience across supplier negotiations, contract planning and portfolio development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier negotiations, or healthcare-related contracting.
• Experience leading multiple teams and complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong financial, analytical, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing function by setting strategic priorities, expectations, accountability measures, and operating rhythms.
• Oversee the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, RFP strategy, supplier engagement and negotiations.
• Develop customized contract portfolios that meet client needs and maximize value realization.
• Collaborate with Legal, Analytics, Sales/Client Executives, Operations and Compliance to ensure compliant, effective contract execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and AI-enabled governance across the function.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

People leadership

AI fluency

Education

Degree in Business / Supply Chain

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Spend Management Services to lead a high-performing indirect category sourcing function.

You will develop and implement client contracting strategies that reduce spend, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable value while aligning with client objectives. The role requires strong leadership, experience across supplier negotiations, contract planning and portfolio development.