Senior Healthcare Sourcing & Negotiation Lead

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office locations Irving, TX; Chicago,

Centennial, CO

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc supports a hybrid work model with three days in the Irving, TX office. The role leads high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies to reduce spend, enhance efficiency, and deliver value for clients across healthcare categories.

You will guide negotiations, manage the full sourcing lifecycle, and influence outcomes with market intelligence and strategic insight. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in healthcare sourcing, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Admin or related field.
• 5+ years 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 stakeholder alignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions.
• 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.
• Communicate complex strategies and negotiations clearly and effectively to executive-level audiences.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc supports a hybrid work model with three days in the Irving, TX office. The role leads high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies to reduce spend, enhance efficiency, and deliver value for clients across healthcare categories.

You will guide negotiations, manage the full sourcing lifecycle, and influence outcomes with market intelligence and strategic insight. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in healthcare sourcing, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead