Strategic Healthcare Sourcing Director

Vizient; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead complex healthcare sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements and develop actionable strategies that deliver measurable financial and operational value. You will collaborate across functions to drive evidence-based decisions and optimize supplier performance while applying advanced AI fluency.

The role supports hybrid work with three days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of relevant experience in healthcare sourcing or related regulated industries.
• Proven success leading complex enterprise sourcing initiatives.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and contracts.
• Advanced AI fluency and ability to evaluate AI solutions in business.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead the full sourcing lifecycle: requirements, RFIs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and contracts.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations to resolve sourcing issues.
• Present strategies and plans to executive leadership with analysis.
• Evaluate spend and supplier performance to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Drive evidence-based decisions and effective AI-enabled insights.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Communication skill

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Vizient is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead complex healthcare sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier agreements and develop actionable strategies that deliver measurable financial and operational value. You will collaborate across functions to drive evidence-based decisions and optimize supplier performance while applying advanced AI fluency.

The role supports hybrid work with three days per week in the office.