Senior Director, Indirect Spend & Sourcing Leadership

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Senior Leader in Strategic Sourcing & Contracting to drive client value, cost savings and supplier performance across complex engagements.

You will guide negotiations, portfolio development, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a hybrid work model, with three days in the office across Irving, Chicago, Centennial, Nashville and Charlotte and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred in business, supply chain, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, or healthcare contracting.
• 3+ years of people leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Proven success leading sourcing strategy, contract planning, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of contracting processes, compliance, and value tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing function by setting priorities, expectations, and operating rhythms.
• Develop and coach leaders and teams through structured feedback and succession planning.
• Oversee 1099 contractor engagements from onboarding to objective delivery.
• Lead client sourcing and contracting strategies to reduce spend and maximize value.
• Engage client executives and internal stakeholders to negotiate solutions and track success.
• Oversee supplier negotiations and ensure compliance with contracting standards.
• Analyze performance, drive continuous improvement, and report savings and value realization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

AI fluency

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Relevant degree preferred in Business / Supply Chain / Healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract management systems

CRM tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Senior Leader in Strategic Sourcing & Contracting to drive client value, cost savings and supplier performance across complex engagements.

You will guide negotiations, portfolio development, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a hybrid work model, with three days in the office across Irving, Chicago, Centennial, Nashville and Charlotte and travel as needed.