Strategic Finance & Sourcing Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned professional to lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and value-delivery initiatives across finance and accounting categories.

You will develop category strategies, oversee supplier relationships, and support consulting engagements in accounts payable, treasury, and payment processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and showcase measurable value.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• 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

Financial acumen

Data-driven decisions

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Influencing skills

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned professional to lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and value-delivery initiatives across finance and accounting categories.

You will develop category strategies, oversee supplier relationships, and support consulting engagements in accounts payable, treasury, and payment processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and showcase measurable value.