Strategic Procurement Director

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,400 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead indirect spend strategies from identification to delivery.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage category strategies, and align short- and long-term plans with company goals for cost reduction, risk management and value for money. The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong supplier relationships, contract terms experience, and the ability to present to senior management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and contract terms
• Experience presenting to senior management and working with leadership
• Ability to think strategically and independently
• Experience with contract terms and conditions
• Strong project management, facilitation, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to build strategic supplier and stakeholder relationships

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to optimize business efficiency.
• Perform category management for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract performance, and compliance monitoring, and risk management.
• Work with business partners to understand enterprise spend and identify opportunities to increase quality and value for money.
• Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide savings and process efficiencies.
• Maintain contractual and business relationships with vendors.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations.
• Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with vendors.
• Support procurement functions in Vizient's ERP system as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation to senior management

Relationship building

Contract terms knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead indirect spend strategies from identification to delivery.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage category strategies, and align short- and long-term plans with company goals for cost reduction, risk management and value for money. The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong supplier relationships, contract terms experience, and the ability to present to senior management.