Senior Sourcing Executive - Hybrid, Strategic Negotiations

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 89.000 - 156.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model (3 days in-office)

Descripción de la vacante

Vizient, Inc. seeks a senior sourcing and contracting leader to drive complex negotiations and manage the full lifecycle across diverse healthcare categories. You will guide drafting, redlining, and term shaping in partnership with Legal, while overseeing supplier selection and implementation.

You will influence outcomes with market intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic insight, delivering measurable value to clients and internal teams in a hybrid setup with three in-office locations.

Formación

• 5 or more years of experience in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Experience with IT Contracting/Sourcing highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Hybrid work model with offices in Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Centennial, CO.

Responsabilidades

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and structure innovative solutions meeting client needs.
• 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 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 partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex strategies clearly to executive audiences.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Educación

Relevant degree preferred (Business / Supply Chain / Legal / Healthcare Administration)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Vizient, Inc. seeks a senior sourcing and contracting leader to drive complex negotiations and manage the full lifecycle across diverse healthcare categories. You will guide drafting, redlining, and term shaping in partnership with Legal, while overseeing supplier selection and implementation.

You will influence outcomes with market intelligence, financial analysis, and strategic insight, delivering measurable value to clients and internal teams in a hybrid setup with three in-office locations.