Senior Sourcing & Contract Strategy Leader

Vizient, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Nashville seeks a seasoned sourcing and contracting professional to lead high-impact strategies that reduce spend and improve client value. You will guide negotiations, draft and validate terms with Legal, and manage the complete sourcing lifecycle across diverse healthcare categories.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, sharp financial acumen, and strong communications. This position follows a hybrid schedule with office days in multiple locations, including Nashville,

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field).
• 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, enabling clear discussions with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms 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: opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, implementation support.
• Develop sourcing strategies using spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
• Identify and propose cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee contract maintenance: amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Nashville seeks a seasoned sourcing and contracting professional to lead high-impact strategies that reduce spend and improve client value. You will guide negotiations, draft and validate terms with Legal, and manage the complete sourcing lifecycle across diverse healthcare categories.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, sharp financial acumen, and strong communications. This position follows a hybrid schedule with office days in multiple locations, including Nashville,