Strategic Category Leader – Sourcing, Analytics & Value

Vizient, Inc; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategy and execution across assigned portfolios. You will drive category leadership, complex sourcing, and value analysis initiatives, guiding multidisciplinary teams and influencing executives.

This hybrid role requires three days in the office with locations including Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Cape Girardeau, MO; and Centennial, CO. Expect a competitive salary with incentive eligibility and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Category leadership and strategy development for assigned portfolios.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, and contracting.
• Facilitate stakeholder committees and value analysis initiatives.
• Mentor teams and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead category strategies aligned with client priorities.
• Oversee sourcing initiatives from RFI/RFP to contract execution.
• Present recommendations to executive audiences and build trusted relationships.
• Analyze spend and market data to drive cost optimization and value delivery.

Skills

Category leadership

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Value analysis

Portfolio management

Analytics

AI fluency

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategy and execution across assigned portfolios. You will drive category leadership, complex sourcing, and value analysis initiatives, guiding multidisciplinary teams and influencing executives.

This hybrid role requires three days in the office with locations including Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Cape Girardeau, MO; and Centennial, CO. Expect a competitive salary with incentive eligibility and travel as needed.