Senior Strategic Pharmacy Sourcing Leader

Vizient; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient seeks a seasoned professional to lead strategic pharmacy sourcing and contracting, delivering cost savings and enhanced portfolio performance. You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate complex pharmaceutical agreements, and use market intelligence and financial analysis to identify growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with suppliers, clients, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships, improve contract utilization, and ensure alignment with evolving healthcare

Qualifications

• When applying, experience in pharmaceutical sourcing and strategic contracting is valued.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements and managing bidding processes is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze budgets and forecasts are required.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical market dynamics and healthcare contracting practices is beneficial.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills are expected.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiations for pharmaceutical portfolios.
• Develop contracting strategies to optimize financial performance and client value.
• Analyze market trends, reimbursement dynamics, and emerging tech for opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms to drive portfolio growth.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams on contracting needs.
• Oversee contract performance with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead business reviews to communicate portfolio performance and insights.
• Develop business cases for new pharmacy programs and opportunities.
• Partner with legal, compliance, marketing, and internal teams for execution.
• Monitor contracts to ensure market competitiveness and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Healthcare contracting

Supplier relationships

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant degree preferred.

Job description

Vizient seeks a seasoned professional to lead strategic pharmacy sourcing and contracting, delivering cost savings and enhanced portfolio performance. You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate complex pharmaceutical agreements, and use market intelligence and financial analysis to identify growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with suppliers, clients, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships, improve contract utilization, and ensure alignment with evolving healthcare