Strategic Category Leadership Director

Vizient, Inc

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 179,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Vizient, Inc in Irving, TX, is seeking a Category Management Director to lead category strategies and drive value across sourcing, contracting, and analytics. You will partner with clinicians, leaders, and suppliers to design and implement opportunities that realize measurable financial and operational impact.

You will chair stakeholder committees, guide complex negotiations, and mentor cross-functional teams while leveraging AI-driven insights to optimize decisions and drive performance for

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in category management or related field.
Proven ability to influence executive and stakeholder groups.
Experience leading complex sourcing and category initiatives.
Strong negotiation and contracting experience.
Advanced analytical skills with data translation.
Excellent executive communication and relationship management.

Responsibilities

Lead category strategies aligning with client priorities and objectives.
End-to-end sourcing including RFI/RFP, negotiations, and contracts.
Lead stakeholder committees and present to executive audiences.
Manage a complex portfolio with cross-functional teams.
Apply AI fluency to strategy and decision making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Executive communication

AI fluency

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

You will chair stakeholder committees, guide complex negotiations, and mentor cross-functional teams while leveraging AI-driven insights to optimize decisions and drive performance for

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