Strategic Sourcing Director, Facilities & Support Services

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a Service Line Director to lead the sourcing process for non-medical and facility operation categories for Kaiser Permanente, collaborating with KP leaders and client committees. You will manage large spend areas, develop requirements, plan sourcing strategies, and present outcomes to executives.

The role emphasizes cost savings, service levels, and contract optimization. You will work closely with internal teams, prepare negotiation summaries, and identify opportunities to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain.
• Healthcare facilities and services knowledge preferred.
• Strong MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a clear vision and articulates steps to achieve the negotiation objectives for the assigned category. Interface with stakeholders in a manner that fully vets client needs and opportunities. Document requirements for RFPs or supplier negotiations, collaborate on strategies, and align stakeholder needs for accurate contracts.
• In conjunction with the KP Sourcing Manager, presents bid results to key customer stakeholder committees to seek approval of strategies, requirements and secure award decisions.
• Quickly grasp executive goals and objectives, and define the operational tasks and steps needed to achieve them.
• Skilled in creating and interpreting complex financial models to support contract recommendations. Analyze financial data and operational reports to identify trends and recommend actions.
• Ensure timely completion of sourcing initiatives while adhering to policies, procedures, and business conduct standards.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, regulations, and the governance/compliance program.
• Report policy, compliance, or regulatory violations through the company's Help Line or other available channels and assist in remediating internal control failures.
• Gain knowledge of internal control responsibilities through training, ensure performance within assigned areas, and participate in self-assessment processes.
• Communicate internal control concerns and process changes affecting execution to management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain

Purchasing

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

MS Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a Service Line Director to lead the sourcing process for non-medical and facility operation categories for Kaiser Permanente, collaborating with KP leaders and client committees. You will manage large spend areas, develop requirements, plan sourcing strategies, and present outcomes to executives.

The role emphasizes cost savings, service levels, and contract optimization. You will work closely with internal teams, prepare negotiation summaries, and identify opportunities to