Strategic Cardiovascular Portfolio Director

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

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a seasoned CV category expert to drive strategy and manage a national portfolio of cardiovascular agreements, including RFPs, BID processes and contract negotiations.

You will partner with contract managers, develop insights, lead supplier reviews and help clients improve cost performance and operational efficiency. The role requires strong communication, negotiation skills and travel as needed to client sites and supplier meetings.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in CV category management including BID process, contract, and RFP knowledge strongly preferred.
• Strong CV supplier and client network.
• Excellent business and financial insight with ability to quantify challenges.
• Strategic sourcing or category management experience related to environmental services in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to small and large audiences.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large portfolio of Cardiovascular (CV) medical device agreements including new agreements, renewals and extensions. Collaborate with Vizient Contract Managers to develop a strategic approach to RFP development, negotiation plans, marketing strategies, and implementation of agreements.
• Develop innovative strategies and leverage supplier relationships to drive growth, address category gaps and support contracting efforts.
• Provide expertise to various audiences regarding Vizient Spend Management.
• Develop effective relationships with Clients and suppliers to ensure satisfaction through effective, timely communication and problem resolution.
• Create category-specific collateral to share insights, expertise, and best practices with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead supplier business reviews and strategic planning meetings for categories in the portfolio, with collaboration from Vizient leadership.

Skills

CV category management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a seasoned CV category expert to drive strategy and manage a national portfolio of cardiovascular agreements, including RFPs, BID processes and contract negotiations.

You will partner with contract managers, develop insights, lead supplier reviews and help clients improve cost performance and operational efficiency. The role requires strong communication, negotiation skills and travel as needed to client sites and supplier meetings.