Strategic Sourcing Director - Healthcare, Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX, is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead enterprise sourcing initiatives and collaborate with clinicians and supply chain leaders to optimize value. You will negotiate complex agreements, guide evidence-based decisions, and drive financial, operational, and clinical value across client engagements.

The role requires 7+ years in healthcare sourcing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and advanced AI fluency to enhance sourcing strategy and decision-making in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in healthcare sourcing or related field.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and contracts.
• Advanced AI fluency with ability to evaluate AI solutions in business contexts.
• Experience leading cross-functional stakeholder committees and driving consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies that align client priorities, objectives, and market opportunities.
• Lead the complete sourcing lifecycle: requirements, market assessments, RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracts, implementation planning and post-award activities.
• Negotiate complex contractual, operational, service, and financial agreements with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, innovation, and market positioning to craft strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal, contracting, finance, and operations to resolve issues.
• Lead value analysis committees and align stakeholders to evidence-based decisions.
• Present strategies, analyses, and implementation plans to executive leadership.
• Analyze spend, utilization, supplier performance, and market data to identify opportunities and reduce risk.
• Measure outcomes like savings, value realization, and quality improvements; promote responsible AI use.

Skills

AI fluency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Contract negotiation

Education

Business degree preferred

Job description

Vizient in Irving, TX, is seeking a strategic sourcing expert to lead enterprise sourcing initiatives and collaborate with clinicians and supply chain leaders to optimize value. You will negotiate complex agreements, guide evidence-based decisions, and drive financial, operational, and clinical value across client engagements.

The role requires 7+ years in healthcare sourcing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and advanced AI fluency to enhance sourcing strategy and decision-making in a