Senior Director of Analytics & Sourcing Strategy

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analytics Leader to guide analytics strategy and execution for Kaiser Permanente's sourcing programs, turning spend and performance data into actionable insights that drive measurable financial and operational value.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, establish scalable analytics approaches, and partner with client and Vizient leaders to inform category strategies, evaluate opportunities, and strengthen data-driven decision-making across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 10+ years of analytics leadership experience in healthcare, supply chain, or procurement.
• Ability to translate large datasets into strategic insights and executive recommendations.
• Experience with data visualization, performance measurement, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics strategy and execution across complex sourcing and category initiatives.
• Direct advanced analyses of spend, utilization, supplier performance, market dynamics, pricing, and cost drivers.
• Develop scalable analytical frameworks, dashboards, and performance measures.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights, business cases, and recommendations for executives.
• Partner with stakeholders to define analytical requirements and inform category strategies and negotiations.
• Oversee analytics supporting RFI/RFP processes, including baseline development and scenario modeling.
• Establish governance and quality standards for data accuracy and reporting.
• Monitor portfolio performance and value realization, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Lead and develop analytics talent and promote advanced capabilities.
• Build trusted relationships with Kaiser Permanente and Vizient leaders as strategic analytics advisor.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Data visualization

Financial modeling

Executive influence

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analytics Leader to guide analytics strategy and execution for Kaiser Permanente's sourcing programs, turning spend and performance data into actionable insights that drive measurable financial and operational value.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, establish scalable analytics approaches, and partner with client and Vizient leaders to inform category strategies, evaluate opportunities, and strengthen data-driven decision-making across the portfolio.