Strategic Sourcing Leader — Complex Negotiations (Hybrid)

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned sourcing and contracting leader to drive high-impact strategies across healthcare categories. You will guide complex negotiations, co-develop RFPs, and manage the full lifecycle from opportunity assessment to implementation.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence executive-level decisions. The position operates on a hybrid schedule with in-office days in Irving, TX; Chicago, IL;

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, which are critical for facilitating supplier discussions, clearly articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among internal stakeholders and clients throughout the sourcing and negotiation process.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions that meet client needs.
• Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and implementation support.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
• Identify and propose cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
• Oversee contract maintenance, including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Use analytical tools and contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking.
• Present negotiation updates, sourcing strategies, risks, and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex strategies and negotiations clearly and effectively to executive-level audiences.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Contracting platforms

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a seasoned sourcing and contracting leader to drive high-impact strategies across healthcare categories. You will guide complex negotiations, co-develop RFPs, and manage the full lifecycle from opportunity assessment to implementation.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence executive-level decisions. The position operates on a hybrid schedule with in-office days in Irving, TX; Chicago, IL;