Senior Sourcing & Contracts Leader (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a senior contract sourcing professional in a hybrid role with three days per week in the Irving, TX area. You will lead high-impact strategies, draft and redline complex contracts, and guide full sourcing lifecycles across diverse healthcare categories.

Applicants should have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Travel will be required, with office locations in Irving, Chicago, and Centennial.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• This role follows a hybrid work model with three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions meeting client needs.
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle: 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 cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee contract maintenance, including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Use contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking.
• Present updates, strategies, risks, and recommendations to clients and leadership.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex strategies clearly to executive-level audiences.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Contract drafting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant degree in Business / Supply Chain / Legal Studies / Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a senior contract sourcing professional in a hybrid role with three days per week in the Irving, TX area. You will lead high-impact strategies, draft and redline complex contracts, and guide full sourcing lifecycles across diverse healthcare categories.

Applicants should have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Travel will be required, with office locations in Irving, Chicago, and Centennial.