Strategic Category Director: Sourcing & Value

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); Ibrido; USD 102.000 - 179.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vizient, Inc. in Centennial, CO, seeks a Category Management Director to lead category portfolios, drive strategy, and advise executives across sourcing, contracting, and value analysis.

The role focuses on building strategic plans, governing end-to-end sourcing, and delivering value through cross-functional collaboration, analytics, and AI-enabled insights. Hybrid work is required with travel as needed.

Competenze

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, consulting, healthcare operations, contracting, or related field.
• Proven ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder committees and cross-functional decision-making groups.
• Strong negotiation and contracting experience with complex supplier agreements.
• Advanced analytical skills to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of AI tools and applies AI effectively in business contexts.
• Healthcare, group purchasing, consulting, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Hybrid work model with three days per week in the office; offices include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Centennial, CO; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC.
• Willingness to travel.

Mansioni

• Lead category leadership and strategy for assigned portfolios; align with client priorities and objectives.
• Serve as the primary category SME and strategic advisor for sourcing, contracting, and value analysis.
• Identify opportunities via spend, utilization, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Establish strategic plans for value realization, standardization, innovation, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFI/RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and implementation.
• Negotiate complex business, financial, operational, and contractual terms.
• Build consensus among stakeholders and Vizient teams to meet clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Present category strategies and outcomes to executive audiences.
• Mentor and guide team members across cross-functional projects.

Conoscenze

Advanced analytics

Executive communication

Relationship management

Negotiation

AI fluency

Formazione

Relevant degree preferred

Strumenti

AI tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Vizient, Inc. in Centennial, CO, seeks a Category Management Director to lead category portfolios, drive strategy, and advise executives across sourcing, contracting, and value analysis.

The role focuses on building strategic plans, governing end-to-end sourcing, and delivering value through cross-functional collaboration, analytics, and AI-enabled insights. Hybrid work is required with travel as needed.