Strategic Sourcing & Category Lead (Hybrid)

Vizient; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and category initiatives across multiple product and service categories. You will partner with clinicians, supply chain leaders, and suppliers to drive measurable financial and quality improvements.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing plans, managing supplier negotiations, and analyzing spend data. This role requires strong analytical abilities, stakeholder collaboration, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies for assigned product and service categories.
• Collaborate with client sourcing representatives, clinicians, value analysis leaders, and operational stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiations, RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract implementation planning.
• Analyze supplier proposals to identify savings and value-added opportunities.
• Develop analyses and presentations to support strategic sourcing recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

AI fluency

Willingness to travel

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vizient is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and category initiatives across multiple product and service categories. You will partner with clinicians, supply chain leaders, and suppliers to drive measurable financial and quality improvements.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing plans, managing supplier negotiations, and analyzing spend data. This role requires strong analytical abilities, stakeholder collaboration, and a willingness to travel.