Strategic Category Leader - AI-Driven Sourcing & Value

Vizient; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a Category Management Director in Centennial, Colorado to lead category strategies and complex sourcing initiatives. You will influence clinicians, executives, and supply chain leaders to drive measurable value.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (three days a week in Centennial) with travel as needed, emphasizing analytics, stakeholder engagement, and value-based decision making to optimize value for members and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategies and drive category plans across key spend areas.
• Manage complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations with suppliers.

Job description

Vizient seeks a Category Management Director to lead category strategies, manage complex sourcing, and guide value-based decisions for members and suppliers. This role engages clinicians, executives, and supply chain leaders to drive measurable financial and operational value.

The position requires deep category expertise, stakeholder influence, and strong analytics, with a hybrid work model including Centennial, CO three days a week and travel as needed.