Strategic Finance & Accounting Sourcing Director

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a senior strategist to lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and value delivery across finance and accounting categories for clients.

You will develop category strategies, oversee supplier relationships, and support consulting engagements focused on accounts payable, treasury, and payment processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and demonstrate measurable value while influencing client decisions with financial

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, contracting, or supplier management.
• Experience with accounts payable processes and/or healthcare treasury functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead sourcing events and negotiate contracts.
• Strong financial acumen with analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience supporting operational improvement or cost reduction initiatives, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of finance technologies, such as accounts payable automation, payment platforms, or treasury management systems, preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance considerations preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication, presentation, collaboration, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across finance and accounting spend areas to drive savings, operational improvements, and value.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including requests for proposals, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and selection.
• Oversee contracting activities, including negotiations, risk and compliance alignment, and supplier performance management.
• Support client consulting engagements focused on accounts payable, treasury, payment processes, and related finance operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost reduction opportunities using financial and operational insights.
• Analyze financial, operational, supplier, and market data to inform recommendations and sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against contractual commitments and client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance finance and accounting solutions and offerings.
• Partner with clients to support solution adoption, communicate recommendations, and demonstrate measurable value.
• Influence key business decisions through strategic thinking, financial acumen, and effective presentations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Contracting / Supplier management

Accounts payable processes

Healthcare treasury

Financial acumen

Data-driven decision making

Operational improvement

Healthcare regulatory compliance

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a senior strategist to lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and value delivery across finance and accounting categories for clients.

You will develop category strategies, oversee supplier relationships, and support consulting engagements focused on accounts payable, treasury, and payment processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and demonstrate measurable value while influencing client decisions with financial