Strategic Laboratory Sourcing Director

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a strategic sourcing Subject Matter Expert to drive healthcare sourcing initiatives, delivering measurable financial, operational, and clinical value.

You will lead enterprise sourcing projects, negotiate supplier agreements, and develop sourcing strategies in collaboration with laboratory professionals and clinical leaders. This hybrid role requires strong analytics, advanced AI fluency, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of healthcare sourcing experience.
• Lab diagnostics/lab operations experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading enterprise sourcing initiatives.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier contracts.
• Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and relationship skills.
• Hybrid work model with in-office days in Irving, Chicago, or Centennial.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: requirements, RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and post-award activities.
• Negotiate complex contracts and service agreements on behalf of clients.
• Evaluate suppliers for capability, stability, and innovation.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations to resolve issues.
• Present strategies, analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

AI fluency

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a strategic sourcing Subject Matter Expert to drive healthcare sourcing initiatives, delivering measurable financial, operational, and clinical value.

You will lead enterprise sourcing projects, negotiate supplier agreements, and develop sourcing strategies in collaboration with laboratory professionals and clinical leaders. This hybrid role requires strong analytics, advanced AI fluency, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.