Senior Sourcing Director, Clinical Spend & Contracts

Vizient; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient seeks a senior sourcing leader to run a high-performing function in Irving, TX, with a hybrid model requiring three days in the office. You will develop and execute custom client contracting strategies that reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, maximize delivered value, and support client satisfaction.

You will provide strategic direction, people leadership, and governance across sourcing strategy, contract planning, supplier negotiations, and implementation activities.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant degree in business, supply chain, health care, or related field.
• Advanced degrees are a plus for senior leadership responsibilities.
• Strong strategic sourcing, contract planning, and supplier negotiations experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing function by setting strategic priorities and operating rhythms.
• Develop and coach leaders and team members with structured feedback and succession planning.
• Oversee 1099 contractor engagements from onboarding to governance and delivery.
• Guide complex contract structures, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Partner with client executives and internal stakeholders to implement customized agreements.
• Engage Legal, Analytics, Sales, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams for coordinated execution.
• Measure savings, value realization, and client ROI across programs.
• Champion AI-enabled transformation while ensuring governance and responsible use.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

AI fluency

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Relevant degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient seeks a senior sourcing leader to run a high-performing function in Irving, TX, with a hybrid model requiring three days in the office. You will develop and execute custom client contracting strategies that reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, maximize delivered value, and support client satisfaction.

You will provide strategic direction, people leadership, and governance across sourcing strategy, contract planning, supplier negotiations, and implementation activities.