Senior Healthcare Sourcing Strategist — Complex Contracts

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies across healthcare categories.

You will guide negotiations, draft and refine terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle from RFP design to implementation, influencing outcomes with market intelligence and strategic insight. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, build partnerships, and present complex strategies to executives, while thriving in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Clinical, Healthcare, Lab, Pharmacy or medical products/devices.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel and hybrid work requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies across healthcare categories.

You will guide negotiations, draft and refine terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle from RFP design to implementation, influencing outcomes with market intelligence and strategic insight. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, build partnerships, and present complex strategies to executives, while thriving in a hybrid