Strategic Category Leader: Sourcing & Value Delivery

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc in Irving, TX is seeking a strategic Category Management Director who will serve as the portfolio expert and trusted business advisor for assigned category portfolios. This role develops and executes category strategies that deliver measurable value for members while advancing Vizient's objectives.

You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and guide value analysis discussions across clinicians, suppliers and Vizient teams, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, consulting, or healthcare operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder committees or value analysis initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead category leadership and strategy for assigned portfolios, aligning with client priorities and organizational objectives.
• Drive end-to-end strategic sourcing and contracting, including requirements development and negotiations.
• Lead stakeholder committees and present strategies and outcomes to executives.
• Manage a complex portfolio with cross-functional collaboration across analytics and value analysis.
• Apply AI fluency to enhance category strategy development and decision-making.

Skills

Category leadership

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

AI fluency

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc in Irving, TX is seeking a strategic Category Management Director who will serve as the portfolio expert and trusted business advisor for assigned category portfolios. This role develops and executes category strategies that deliver measurable value for members while advancing Vizient's objectives.

You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and guide value analysis discussions across clinicians, suppliers and Vizient teams, with a focus on