Senior Healthcare Sourcing & Contracts Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned sourcing and contracting leader to drive high‑impact strategies, reduce spend, and deliver measurable value for clients.

You will guide drafting, redlining, and negotiation of sophisticated contract terms in partnership with Legal while managing the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories. The role requires strong analytical abilities and executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Clinical, Healthcare, Lab, Pharmacy or medical products/devices.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure 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 based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
• Identify and propose cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee contract maintenance, including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Use analytical tools and contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking.
• Present negotiation updates, sourcing strategies, risks, and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Sourcing lifecycle

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Education

Relevant degree preferred in Business / Supply Chain / Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned sourcing and contracting leader to drive high‑impact strategies, reduce spend, and deliver measurable value for clients.

You will guide drafting, redlining, and negotiation of sophisticated contract terms in partnership with Legal while managing the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories. The role requires strong analytical abilities and executive-level communication.