Strategic Healthcare Sourcing Executive (Hybrid)

Vizient; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a senior sourcing and contracting leader to drive high-impact strategies, reduce spend, and deliver measurable client value. You will guide negotiations with Legal, manage the full sourcing lifecycle, and influence executives with market intelligence and risk insight.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, clinicians, and hospital leadership. A relevant degree is preferred, and a hybrid schedule requires three days in the Columbus, OH office with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, healthcare supply chain, or related field.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives with multiple stakeholders including physicians and hospital leadership.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the Columbus, OH office.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions that meet client needs.
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and implementation support.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
• Identify and propose cost savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee contract maintenance, including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Use analytical tools and contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking.
• Present negotiation updates, sourcing strategies, risks, and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex strategies and negotiations clearly to executive-level audiences.
• Facilitate consensus among physicians, clinicians, and operational leaders to support sourcing decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a senior sourcing and contracting leader to drive high-impact strategies, reduce spend, and deliver measurable client value. You will guide negotiations with Legal, manage the full sourcing lifecycle, and influence executives with market intelligence and risk insight.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, clinicians, and hospital leadership. A relevant degree is preferred, and a hybrid schedule requires three days in the Columbus, OH office with travel as needed.