Strategic Pharmacy Sourcing Leader

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned sourcing and contracting leader to drive strategic pharmacy initiatives.

You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate complex pharmaceutical agreements, and apply market intelligence and financial analysis to identify opportunities for savings and portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships, monitor contract performance, and ensure alignment with evolving healthcare needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical sourcing, strategic contracting, or supplier relations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and contract performance analysis.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical market dynamics, distribution channels, reimbursement trends, and healthcare contracting practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract negotiations for complex pharmaceutical portfolios, including multi-million-dollar agreements.
• Develop and execute category and contracting strategies that optimize financial performance, increase savings, and enhance client value.
• Analyze pharmaceutical market trends, financial data, reimbursement dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify sourcing opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contract terms, and develop initiatives that strengthen engagement and drive portfolio growth.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to identify business needs, address contracting challenges, and improve program utilization.
• Oversee contract performance through financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of sales, savings, and revenue.
• Lead business reviews and strategic planning discussions to communicate portfolio performance, market insights, contract enhancements, and growth opportunities.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for new pharmacy programs, contracting opportunities, and portfolio enhancements.
• Partner with legal, compliance, marketing, and internal teams to support contract execution, program implementation, and effective client communications.
• Monitor existing contracts and pharmacy programs to ensure market competitiveness, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Pharmaceutical contracting

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned sourcing and contracting leader to drive strategic pharmacy initiatives.

You will develop contracting strategies, negotiate complex pharmaceutical agreements, and apply market intelligence and financial analysis to identify opportunities for savings and portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships, monitor contract performance, and ensure alignment with evolving healthcare needs.