Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Leader (Hybrid)

Vizient; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient seeks a senior sourcing leader to drive strategic contracting, negotiations, and value realization for client programs. You will guide cross‑functional teams, set priorities, and ensure governance across the sourcing lifecycle.

The role focuses on leadership, supplier relationship management, and AI-enabled process improvements, partnering with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations to deliver measurable savings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing, contracting, or healthcare-related contracting.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of contracting processes, contract language, compliance requirements, and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers, internal partners, and senior-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of custom client sourcing and contracting strategies that reduce spend and maximize value.
• Oversee the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, contract planning, RFP strategy, supplier engagement, negotiation, implementation, and value realization.
• Collaborate with Legal, Analytics, Sales/Client Executives, Information and Data Services, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams for compliant execution.
• Lead supplier relationships and complex negotiations, providing guidance on strategy and risk.
• Champion AI-enabled transformation across the function and measure savings and client ROI.

Skills

Leadership

Contracting

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

AI fluency

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract management systems

Analytics software

Job description

Vizient seeks a senior sourcing leader to drive strategic contracting, negotiations, and value realization for client programs. You will guide cross‑functional teams, set priorities, and ensure governance across the sourcing lifecycle.

The role focuses on leadership, supplier relationship management, and AI-enabled process improvements, partnering with Legal, Analytics, Sales, and Operations to deliver measurable savings.