Strategic Healthcare Sourcing Leader

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a skilled Negotiator and Sourcing leader to drive complex contract negotiations and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with Legal, Finance, and clients to deliver measurable value and risk mitigation. You will lead opportunities from RFP design to implementation, guiding executive-level discussions with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Experience with IT Contracting/Sourcing highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, which are critical for facilitating supplier discussions, clearly articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among internal stakeholders and clients throughout the sourcing and negotiation process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

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 and effectively to executive‑level audiences.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Sourcing leadership

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a skilled Negotiator and Sourcing leader to drive complex contract negotiations and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with Legal, Finance, and clients to deliver measurable value and risk mitigation. You will lead opportunities from RFP design to implementation, guiding executive-level discussions with clarity and confidence.