Senior Pharmacy Sourcing & Contract Leader

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a strategic leader to drive pharmacy sourcing and contracting initiatives that cut costs, improve portfolio performance, and deliver measurable client value. You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate complex pharmaceutical agreements, and leverage market intelligence and financial analysis to uncover opportunities for growth.

You will collaborate with suppliers, clients, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships, optimize contract utilization, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical sourcing and contracting.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong financial acumen with modeling and budgeting.
• Negotiation of complex pharmaceutical agreements.
• Ability to travel.
• Knowledge of healthcare contracting practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations for complex pharmaceutical portfolios.
• Develop and execute category and contracting strategies that optimize financial performance and client value.
• Analyze market trends, financial data, reimbursement dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contract terms to drive portfolio growth.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to improve program utilization.
• Oversee contract performance through financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Lead business reviews and strategic planning discussions on portfolio performance and growth.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for new programs and portfolio enhancements.
• Partner with legal, compliance, marketing, and internal teams to support contract execution.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Vizient is seeking a strategic leader to drive pharmacy sourcing and contracting initiatives that cut costs, improve portfolio performance, and deliver measurable client value. You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate complex pharmaceutical agreements, and leverage market intelligence and financial analysis to uncover opportunities for growth.

You will collaborate with suppliers, clients, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships, optimize contract utilization, and ensure