Senior Sourcing Strategist - Hybrid & High-Value Negotiations

RXinsider LTD.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a experienced Sourcing and Negotiation Leader to drive high-impact procurement strategies and manage complex contracts across healthcare categories. You will guide cross-functional teams through RFPs, supplier evaluations, and term negotiations, delivering measurable savings.

The role emphasizes strategic insight, market intelligence, and risk-aware decision making, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office in Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; or Centennial, CO.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, critical for stakeholder alignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Hybrid work model with three days in office; locations Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Centennial, CO.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• 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, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle: 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 analytic tools and contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency 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 to executive-level audiences.

Skills

Negotiation leadership

Sourcing strategy

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Vizient is seeking a experienced Sourcing and Negotiation Leader to drive high-impact procurement strategies and manage complex contracts across healthcare categories. You will guide cross-functional teams through RFPs, supplier evaluations, and term negotiations, delivering measurable savings.

The role emphasizes strategic insight, market intelligence, and risk-aware decision making, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office in Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; or Centennial, CO.