Strategic Sourcing Director, Custom Contracts

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Director of Spend Management Services - Sourcing to lead a team responsible for custom member contracting strategy, sourcing execution, and value delivery.

You will partner with Legal, Analytics, Operations, and other stakeholders to drive compliant, scalable execution and measurable member value. The role requires 7+ years in strategic sourcing/contracting, leadership experience, and AI fluency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier negotiations, supply chain, client/member engagement, or healthcare-related contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Sourcing Executives responsible for custom member contracting strategy, sourcing execution, supplier engagement, and value delivery.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, contract plans, customized agreement portfolios, and business processes that support member needs and network objectives.
• Guide complex supplier negotiations and provide escalation support for contract language, terms and conditions, issue resolution, and supplier relationship management.
• Partner with Legal, Analytics, Sales / Client Executives, Information and Data Services, Operations, Compliance, and Category teams to ensure aligned and compliant execution.
• Lead new member engagement orientation, onboarding, and training for custom contracting programs.
• Track and evaluate member savings, value, financial impact, program performance, and revenue opportunities to ensure accurate reporting and continuous improvement.
• Coach, develop, and manage team members by setting clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and supporting performance and development.
• Identify sourcing opportunities, new sources of value, and revenue-generating strategies that improve network and member return on investment.
• Develop and implement tools, training, operating rhythms, and process improvements that create consistency and scalability across the custom contracting process.
• Use approved AI-enabled tools to improve analysis, documentation, communication, and team productivity while reinforcing responsible use and output validation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contracting

Supplier negotiations

Supply chain

Client engagement

Healthcare contracting

People leadership

Sourcing strategy

Contract planning

Custom agreements

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Coaching

Stakeholder management

AI fluency

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a Director of Spend Management Services - Sourcing to lead a team responsible for custom member contracting strategy, sourcing execution, and value delivery.

You will partner with Legal, Analytics, Operations, and other stakeholders to drive compliant, scalable execution and measurable member value. The role requires 7+ years in strategic sourcing/contracting, leadership experience, and AI fluency.