Senior Pharmacy Sourcing & Contracts Leader

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a senior professional to lead strategic pharmacy sourcing and contracting initiatives, driving cost savings and measurable client value.

You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate pharmaceutical agreements, and leverage market intelligence and financial analysis to identify opportunities for growth and optimization. You will collaborate with suppliers, clients, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships and improve program utilization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical sourcing or contracting.
• Experience negotiating complex pharmaceutical agreements and managing competitive bidding.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical market dynamics and healthcare contracting practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiations for multi-million-dollar portfolios.
• Develop category and contracting strategies to optimize savings and client value.
• Analyze market trends and financial data to identify opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to meet contracting needs.
• Monitor contract performance with financial modeling and budgeting.
• Lead business reviews to report portfolio performance and opportunities.
• Prepare business cases for new programs and portfolio enhancements.
• Coordinate with legal and marketing to support contract execution.
• Track market competitiveness and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationships

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient is seeking a senior professional to lead strategic pharmacy sourcing and contracting initiatives, driving cost savings and measurable client value.

You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate pharmaceutical agreements, and leverage market intelligence and financial analysis to identify opportunities for growth and optimization. You will collaborate with suppliers, clients, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships and improve program utilization.