Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation Leader (Hybrid)

Vizient; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a high-impact Sourcing and Contracting Leader to guide negotiations, draft terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories.

You will analyze spend, benchmark suppliers, identify cost-savings, and present strategic recommendations to clients and internal leadership. The role is hybrid with in-office three days weekly in Irving, Chicago, or Centennial, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Healthcare, Clinical or Pharmacy.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel.
• Hybrid work model: three days in office at Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; or Centennial, CO.

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

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a high-impact Sourcing and Contracting Leader to guide negotiations, draft terms with Legal, and manage the full sourcing lifecycle across healthcare categories.

You will analyze spend, benchmark suppliers, identify cost-savings, and present strategic recommendations to clients and internal leadership. The role is hybrid with in-office three days weekly in Irving, Chicago, or Centennial, and travel may be required.