Service Line Director - Indirect Spend Sourcing

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,400 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a seasoned Sourcing Leader to develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend, partnering with Kaiser Permanente to drive measurable financial and operational value.

You will analyze spend data, lead RFPs, negotiate contracts, and present outcomes to executive stakeholders while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining strong supplier relationships to deliver ongoing value across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in indirect spend category management or strategic sourcing.
• Healthcare, highly regulated, or large enterprise environments preferred.
• Proven ability to manage executive-level stakeholder relationships and drive consensus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories, including strategy development, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, and contract implementation.
• Manage a complex category portfolio, identify cost drivers, analyze Kaiser Permanente utilization, and align strategies with client priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance to multidisciplinary Kaiser Permanente teams to support informed sourcing and contracting decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFI/RFP management

Spend analytics

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Contract negotiations

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Summary:

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of category and sourcing strategies while working directly with Kaiser Permanente to deliver measurable financial, operational, and organizational value. You will manage a complex strategic category portfolio and partner closely with Kaiser Permanente stakeholders, including supply chain leaders, clinicians, physicians, and functional business leaders. You will apply deep market knowledge, advanced analytics, and strong stakeholder engagement to guide sourcing initiatives from strategy through implementation and drive high levels of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories, including category strategy development, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, and contract implementation.
• Manage a complex category portfolio by identifying cost drivers, analyzing Kaiser Permanente utilization, and developing sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance to multidisciplinary Kaiser Permanente teams to support informed sourcing and contracting decisions.
• Facilitate stakeholder committees to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and recommend contract awards.
• Develop and negotiate business, financial, and legal terms with suppliers in partnership with internal sourcing and legal teams.
• Evaluate spend data, market dynamics, and supplier proposals to identify savings, standardization, quality, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Present sourcing strategies, outcomes, and performance results to executive-level Kaiser Permanente stakeholders.
• Partner with internal Vizient teams to achieve operational and financial goals for assigned category portfolios.
• Anticipate and respond to external factors such as market conditions, supply risk, and regulatory changes impacting sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with Kaiser Permanente stakeholders and key suppliers to support long-term value delivery.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading indirect spend category management or strategic sourcing initiatives, preferably within large, complex healthcare organizations.
• Experience supporting healthcare, highly regulated, or large enterprise environments preferred.
• Proven ability to manage executive-level stakeholder relationships and facilitate consensus-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend, market, and supplier data to inform sourcing strategies.
• Experience leading RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract implementations across indirect spend categories.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

Career Framework:

Professional - Lead Associate (P4)

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.