Senior Sourcing Executive

Vizient; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a Senior Sourcing & Contracting professional to lead complex negotiations and shaping contract terms in partnership with Legal. You will manage the full sourcing lifecycle across diverse healthcare categories, guiding strategic decisions with market intelligence and financial analysis.

A hybrid work model applies with offices across the U.S. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills for complex contracts.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives and supplier selection.
• Analytical and financially literate with stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies to reduce spend and improve efficiency.
• Draft, redline and shape sophisticated contract terms with Legal.
• Manage full sourcing lifecycle: RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, implementation.
• Develop strategies based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, supplier dynamics.
• Identify cost-savings initiatives and monitor performance and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Sourcing strategy

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Business/Supply Chain degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees and instill an environment where you feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute your unique skills and talents while living and working as your authentic self. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Summary:

In this role, you will lead high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies that reduce spend, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable value for clients. You will guide complex negotiations—drafting, redlining, and shaping sophisticated contract terms in partnership with Legal—while managing the full sourcing lifecycle across diverse healthcare categories. You will influence outcomes with strategic insight, market intelligence, and strong judgment, serving as a trusted adviser to clients and internal teams. And if you are new to healthcare, you will still thrive here—this role is designed for exceptional negotiators who excel in complex discussions, think critically, and lead with confidence.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred. Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions required.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, which are critical for facilitating supplier discussions, clearly articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among internal stakeholders and clients throughout the sourcing and negotiation process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC and Centennial, CO.
• Willingness to travel.

Career Framework:

Professional - Senior Associate (P3)

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers