Senior Strategic Sourcing & Category Leader

Vizient; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to lead category initiatives across products and services. You will collaborate with clinicians, value analysis teams, and suppliers to drive savings, quality improvements, and value for clients.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to travel as needed. This hybrid position includes office days in select locations and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, or category management activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for assigned product and service categories.
• Partner to manage sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation.
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market data to support recommendations.
• Coordinate communications and stakeholder engagement throughout sourcing initiatives.
• Support contracting activities, supplier evaluations, and implementation planning.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to lead category initiatives across products and services. You will collaborate with clinicians, value analysis teams, and suppliers to drive savings, quality improvements, and value for clients.

The role requires 5+ years in sourcing or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to travel as needed. This hybrid position includes office days in select locations and a comprehensive benefits plan.