Strategic Sourcing Leader: AI-Driven, Hybrid Role

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

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Job summary

Vizient, with a hybrid work model and offices including Irving, TX, seeks a strategic sourcing expert to guide enterprise sourcing initiatives and deliver measurable value. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead negotiations, and drive evidence-based decisions across supplier engagements.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, stakeholder management, and AI-informed strategy to optimize performance and risk management in a healthcare context.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or enterprise sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, analytics, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities and market opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: requirements, RFIs, RFPs, evaluations, and contracts.
• Negotiate complex supplier contracts and commercial terms.
• Assess supplier capabilities to formulate strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and operations to resolve issues.
• Facilitate cross-functional committees and stakeholder alignment.
• Present strategies, analyses and recommendations to executives.
• Analyze spend and market data to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• Report on savings, value realization and implementation success.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Vizient, with a hybrid work model and offices including Irving, TX, seeks a strategic sourcing expert to guide enterprise sourcing initiatives and deliver measurable value. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead negotiations, and drive evidence-based decisions across supplier engagements.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, stakeholder management, and AI-informed strategy to optimize performance and risk management in a healthcare context.