Strategic Sourcing Director, Facilities & Operations

Vizient, Inc; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas, leads strategic sourcing for Kaiser Permanente across non-medical and facility operation categories.

In this Service Line Director role, you will guide the sourcing strategy, analyze client utilization and market data, and partner with KP sourcing leaders to deliver high-value solutions to executives. You will manage large, complex spend categories, present outcomes to stakeholder committees, build financial models to support contract recommendations, and ensure

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred; advanced degree desirable.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain for healthcare facilities.
• Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Formulate vision and steps to achieve negotiation objectives for the assigned category.
• Interface with stakeholders to vet client needs and opportunities.
• Document requirements for RFPs and supplier negotiations; align contracts.
• Present bid results to customer committees for approval.
• Define operational tasks and steps to achieve executive goals.
• Create and interpret complex financial models to support contract recommendations.
• Analyze financial data and reports to identify trends and actions.
• Ensure timely completion of sourcing initiatives per policies and governance.
• Report policy, compliance, or regulatory violations and assist in remediating internal controls.
• Participate in self-assessment processes and communicate control changes to management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain

Purchasing

Materials management

MS Office

Customer focus

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas, leads strategic sourcing for Kaiser Permanente across non-medical and facility operation categories.

In this Service Line Director role, you will guide the sourcing strategy, analyze client utilization and market data, and partner with KP sourcing leaders to deliver high-value solutions to executives. You will manage large, complex spend categories, present outcomes to stakeholder committees, build financial models to support contract recommendations, and ensure