Strategic Category Management Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX, is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategy for assigned portfolios and serve as a trusted business adviser across sourcing, contracting, and value-analysis initiatives.

The role requires influencing executive and clinical stakeholders, mentoring teams, and guiding complex negotiations. This hybrid position may require travel and office presence in Irving.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing and category initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development for assigned portfolios and align with client objectives.
• Executive-level sourcing, contracting, and value-analysis decision support.
• Guide stakeholder committees and present strategies and outcomes to leadership.
• Manage a cross-functional portfolio with analytics, implementation, and value-analysis teams.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Advanced analytics

Executive communication

AI in business

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Vizient in Irving, TX, is seeking a Category Management Director to lead strategy for assigned portfolios and serve as a trusted business adviser across sourcing, contracting, and value-analysis initiatives.

The role requires influencing executive and clinical stakeholders, mentoring teams, and guiding complex negotiations. This hybrid position may require travel and office presence in Irving.