Sourcing Program Services Director, Vizient Reserve

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

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Chicago seeks a senior sourcing leader to drive growth of the Vizient Reserve portfolio by identifying market opportunities, building supplier partnerships, and delivering contracting strategies.

You will negotiate across pharmacy and medical-surgical categories, forecast revenue opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with client expectations. Hybrid schedule: 3 days on site.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Sourcing lifecycle knowledge; healthcare sourcing preferred.
• Contracting and negotiation with ability to position value with suppliers.
• Strong collaborative attitude and team-first mindset.
• Accountability and ownership in achieving objectives.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Hybrid schedule—3 days on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the strategic sourcing plan to expand Vizient Reserve.
• Develop and optimize sourcing structures, processes, and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize market opportunities based on trends.
• Cultivate executive-level relationships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts across pharmacy, medical-surgical, and other categories.
• Analyze healthcare market dynamics and cost drivers to inform strategies.
• Forecast revenue opportunities and monitor portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with priorities.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and contract performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Team player

Accountability

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will lead the strategic growth and development of the Vizient Reserve sourcing portfolio by identifying market opportunities, building strong supplier partnerships, and delivering contracting strategies that create value for clients. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate market-leading agreements across pharmacy and medical-surgical categories, and forecast revenue opportunities that support organizational objectives while responding to evolving healthcare market dynamics. Hybrid Schedule - 3 days on site.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the strategic sourcing plan to expand the Vizient Reserve portfolio.
• Develop and optimize sourcing structures, processes, and procedures that support program objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize market opportunities based on industry trends and anticipated client needs.
• Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers to establish mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts across pharmacy, medical-surgical, and other assigned sourcing categories to maximize value for clients.
• Analyze healthcare market dynamics, operational models, and cost drivers to inform sourcing strategies.
• Forecast revenue opportunities and monitor portfolio performance to support business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing initiatives with organizational priorities and client expectations.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and contract performance to drive continuous improvement and long-term value.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Sourcing experience with demonstrated understanding of the sourcing lifecycle, healthcare sourcing experience highly preferred.
• Contracting and negotiation experience with the ability to position value with suppliers.
• Strong collaborative attitude and team-first mindset.
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership in achieving business objectives.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel
• Hybrid schedule - 3 days on site.

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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.