Senior Sourcing Executive - Clinical/Healthcare

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient in Charlotte, NC is seeking a high-impact sourcing and contracting leader to drive strategies that reduce spend and boost operational efficiency. You will guide complex negotiations with Legal and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories.

You will influence outcomes using market intelligence, analytical rigor, and strong judgment, serving as a trusted adviser to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Clinical, Healthcare, Lab, Pharmacy or medical products/devices.
• Ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiate terms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for executives and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and craft innovative solutions meeting 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 from 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 and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Contract drafting

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Contracting platforms

Job description

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 experience in Clinical, Healthcare, Lab, Pharmacy or medical products/devices 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.