Strategic Sourcing Director, Healthcare Contracts

Vizient; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient seeks a senior sourcing leader to drive growth of the Vizient Reserve portfolio by identifying market opportunities, building supplier partnerships, and delivering contracting strategies that create client value.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate market-leading agreements, and forecast revenue opportunities to support organizational objectives, with a hybrid schedule (3 days on site).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Sourcing and healthcare procurement experience preferred.
• Contracting and negotiation experience with suppliers.
• Strong collaboration and ownership in outcomes.
• Creative problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Willingness to travel.
• Hybrid schedule – 3 days on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the strategic sourcing plan to expand the Vizient Reserve portfolio.
• Develop and optimize sourcing structures, processes, and procedures that support program objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize market opportunities based on industry trends and client needs.
• Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers to establish partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts across pharmacy, medical-surgical, and other categories to maximize value.
• Analyze healthcare market dynamics, operational models and cost drivers to inform strategies.
• Forecast revenue opportunities and monitor portfolio performance for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing initiatives with priorities.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and contract performance to drive long-term value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vizient seeks a senior sourcing leader to drive growth of the Vizient Reserve portfolio by identifying market opportunities, building supplier partnerships, and delivering contracting strategies that create client value.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate market-leading agreements, and forecast revenue opportunities to support organizational objectives, with a hybrid schedule (3 days on site).