Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Spend Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives across the organization.

The role focuses on reducing spend, improving operational efficiency, and delivering value through customized client agreements and effective supplier negotiations. You will collaborate with Legal, Analytics, Sales, Information & Data Services, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams to ensure compliant and successful contract execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in business, supply chain, legal studies, healthcare administration, finance, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier negotiations, or healthcare-related contracting.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience including leading teams and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of client sourcing and contracting strategies to reduce spend and maximize value.
• Oversee full sourcing lifecycle: opportunity assessment, contract planning, RFPs, supplier engagement, negotiation, and value realization.
• Engage client executives and internal stakeholders to implement customized agreements and track program success.
• Manage complex supplier negotiations and guide team on strategy, documentation, and compliance.
• Measure outcomes including savings, value realization, and client ROI.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Supplier negotiations

Client engagement

Leadership

AI fluency

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree in business or related field

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to drive strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives across the organization.

The role focuses on reducing spend, improving operational efficiency, and delivering value through customized client agreements and effective supplier negotiations. You will collaborate with Legal, Analytics, Sales, Information & Data Services, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams to ensure compliant and successful contract execution.