Strategic Category Director – Sourcing & Value Delivery

Vizient, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategic category portfolios and advise senior stakeholders. You will shape category strategies, guide value analysis, and steer cross-functional teams through complex sourcing and contracting initiatives.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, market intelligence, and responsible use of AI in decision-making. Hybrid work with office days in Nashville and other Vizient locations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in category management or related field.
• Experience leading enterprise sourcing initiatives across clinical or supplier categories.
• Proven ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of AI tools, capabilities, outputs, and limitations in business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategies and programs.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders across clinical, operational, and executive levels.
• Mentor team members and cross-functional groups.
• Present category strategies to executive audiences.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Value analysis

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Executive communication

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategic category portfolios and advise senior stakeholders. You will shape category strategies, guide value analysis, and steer cross-functional teams through complex sourcing and contracting initiatives.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, market intelligence, and responsible use of AI in decision-making. Hybrid work with office days in Nashville and other Vizient locations.