Senior Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Leader

Vizient; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Benefits package

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies across healthcare categories. You will guide complex negotiations, shape terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle to deliver measurable value for clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze spend and market trends, and identify savings opportunities while maintaining strong stakeholder partnerships and executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sourcing/negotiation.
• Experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex contract terms.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions.
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle: opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, implementation support.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
• Identify cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain/Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive high-impact sourcing and contracting strategies across healthcare categories. You will guide complex negotiations, shape terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle to deliver measurable value for clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze spend and market trends, and identify savings opportunities while maintaining strong stakeholder partnerships and executive-level communication.