Senior Sourcing Executive

Vizient, Inc; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 89 000 - 156 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits

Resumo da oferta

Vizient, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced sourcing and contracting leader to drive high-impact strategies that reduce spend and improve operational efficiency.

You will guide complex negotiations with Legal, manage the full sourcing lifecycle, and influence decisions with market intelligence. This role is designed for exceptional negotiators who thrive in complex discussions and fast-paced environments.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sourcing and contracting.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions for clients.
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy 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 leadership.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Contract negotiations

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

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