Strategic Sourcing Director, Reserve Portfolio (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Edina, MN 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 value for clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams and negotiate agreements across pharmacy and medical-surgical categories, forecasting revenue opportunities in a dynamic healthcare market.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Sourcing lifecycle knowledge with healthcare experience preferred.
• Contracting and negotiation experience to position value with suppliers.
• Strong collaborative attitude and ownership to achieve objectives.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
• 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 supporting program objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize market opportunities based on industry trends and client needs.
• Cultivate executive-level supplier relationships to establish mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts across pharmacy, medical-surgical, and other categories to maximize client value.
• Analyze healthcare market dynamics and cost drivers to inform strategies.
• Forecast revenue opportunities and monitor portfolio performance to drive growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with priorities and client expectations.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and contract performance to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contracting & negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Edina, MN 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 value for clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams and negotiate agreements across pharmacy and medical-surgical categories, forecasting revenue opportunities in a dynamic healthcare market.