Strategic Clinical Sourcing Director

Vizient, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Director for Clinical Categories to lead strategic enterprise sourcing initiatives across multiple U.S. locations.

You will negotiate supplier agreements, drive value analysis, and partner with clinicians and supply chain leaders to optimize procurement decisions. The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience with strong analytical and negotiation skills, plus advanced AI fluency.

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing expertise with healthcare/purchasing experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex enterprise sourcing initiatives including clinical categories.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced data analysis, market assessment, and value analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: requirements, RFIs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, contracts, implementation and post-award activities.
• Negotiate complex supplier agreements and drive value through clinical sourcing.
• Collaborate with legal, contracting, finance and operations to resolve issues.
• Lead value analysis committees and align stakeholders to evidence-based decisions.
• Present strategies, analyses and implementation plans to executives.
• Analyze spend and supplier data to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Apply AI fluency to improve strategy, analysis and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

AI fluency

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Director for Clinical Categories to lead strategic enterprise sourcing initiatives across multiple U.S. locations.

You will negotiate supplier agreements, drive value analysis, and partner with clinicians and supply chain leaders to optimize procurement decisions. The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience with strong analytical and negotiation skills, plus advanced AI fluency.