Senior Director Indirect Spend & Sourcing Leadership

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Centennial, CO, seeks a senior leader to drive strategic sourcing and contracting across client engagements.

The role partners with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations to deliver value, optimize spend, and ensure compliant contract execution. You will lead a team, shape sourcing strategy, negotiate complex agreements, guide 1099 contractor engagements, and champion AI-enabled transformation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier negotiations, supply chain, client engagement, consulting, or healthcare contracting.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing teams and guiding change.
• Experience leading sourcing strategy, contract planning, supplier negotiations, and custom portfolio development in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing function by setting strategic priorities, expectations, and execution rhythms.
• Develop and coach leaders and teams through structured feedback and talent development.
• Guide organizational change, tool adoption, and engagement across complex environments.
• Oversee lifecycle of 1099 contractor engagements, onboarding, performance oversight, and governance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

AI fluency

Sourcing strategy

Leadership

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Centennial, CO, seeks a senior leader to drive strategic sourcing and contracting across client engagements.

The role partners with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations to deliver value, optimize spend, and ensure compliant contract execution. You will lead a team, shape sourcing strategy, negotiate complex agreements, guide 1099 contractor engagements, and champion AI-enabled transformation.