Strategic Category Leader: Sourcing & Value Delivery

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Category Management Director to lead portfolio strategy and drive value for our members.

You will direct end-to-end sourcing, steer complex negotiations, and influence executives across clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders, using market intelligence and analytics to identify opportunities and standardize processes. Collaborating across Vizient teams and client committees, you will optimize value realization and foster cross-functional excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management and supplier negotiations.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio strategy and category plans to drive value for Vizient members.
• Direct end-to-end sourcing and manage complex supplier negotiations.
• Influence clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders across Vizient and client committees.

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a Category Management Director to lead category portfolios, develop strategic plans, and drive value for our members.

You will guide end‑to‑end sourcing, manage complex negotiations, and influence executives across clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders. You will leverage market intelligence and analytics to identify opportunities, standardize processes, and optimize value realization while fostering collaboration across Vizient teams and client committees.