Strategic Category Director: Sourcing, Value & Facilities

Vizient, Inc.; Cape Girardeau (MO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a Category Management Director to lead strategy, sourcing, and value analysis across diverse portfolios. You will guide initiatives that deliver financial, operational, and clinical value while aligning with Vizient's objectives.

The role requires senior leadership, advanced analytics, and strong negotiation skills in a hybrid workplace with travel to engage stakeholders across the network.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive category strategies for assigned portfolios that align with client priorities and objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFI/RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracts.
• Facilitate stakeholder committees and present recommendations to executive audiences.
• Provide mentoring and subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Contracting

AI tools

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a Category Management Director to lead strategy, sourcing, and value analysis across diverse portfolios. You will guide initiatives that deliver financial, operational, and clinical value while aligning with Vizient's objectives.

The role requires senior leadership, advanced analytics, and strong negotiation skills in a hybrid workplace with travel to engage stakeholders across the network.