Senior Sourcing Executive - Clinical Contracts

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 88,900 - 155,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Contracting Leader to guide high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies across healthcare categories. You will draft, redline, and shape sophisticated contract terms in partnership with Legal while managing the full sourcing lifecycle and delivering measurable value for clients and internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing or contracting, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred in business, supply chain, legal studies, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, healthcare supply chain, or related field.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, including physicians, clinicians, hospital leadership, and supplier partners.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, essential for facilitating supplier discussions, articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

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.
• Facilitate consensus among physicians, clinicians, and operational leaders to support sourcing decisions, contract adoption, and implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Legal Studies / Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 advisor to clients and internal teams.

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.
• Facilitate consensus among physicians, clinicians, and operational leaders to support sourcing decisions, contract adoption, and implementation.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, healthcare supply chain, or a related field required.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, including physicians, clinicians, hospital leadership, and supplier partners.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, essential for facilitating supplier discussions, articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• Hybrid work model: requires three days per week in the office; locations include Irving, TX; Centennial, CO; and Chicago, IL.
• Willingness to travel.

Career Framework

Professional – Senior Associate (P3)

Estimated Hiring Range

Compensation range: $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Benefits

Vizient offers a comprehensive benefits plan.