Senior Healthcare Sourcing & Contracts Leader

Vizient; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient in Charlotte, NC is seeking a high-impact sourcing and contracting leader to drive strategies that reduce spend and boost operational efficiency. You will guide complex negotiations with Legal and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories.

You will influence outcomes using market intelligence, analytical rigor, and strong judgment, serving as a trusted adviser to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Clinical, Healthcare, Lab, Pharmacy or medical products/devices.
• Ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiate terms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for executives and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and craft innovative solutions meeting client needs.
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle including opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and implementation support.
• Develop sourcing strategies from spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
• Identify cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee contract maintenance including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Use contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking.
• Present updates and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Contract drafting

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Contracting platforms

Job description

Vizient in Charlotte, NC is seeking a high-impact sourcing and contracting leader to drive strategies that reduce spend and boost operational efficiency. You will guide complex negotiations with Legal and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories.

You will influence outcomes using market intelligence, analytical rigor, and strong judgment, serving as a trusted adviser to clients and internal teams.