Strategic Sourcing & Programs Lead

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior sourcing professional to lead programs for a group of Vizient health systems, aligning contracting strategies with business objectives to deliver cost savings and value.

You will independently manage operations, portfolio strategy and QA, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to providers. You will model Vizient's values, engage provider committees, and drive contract initiatives across RFPs, terms, and onboarding while mentoring others and

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience contracting in med-highly complex categories (Physician Preference, Indirect Spend, Capital Equipment).
• Experience in healthcare, logistics, consulting, or supply chain preferred.
• Experience leading direct and/or indirect teams preferred.
• Lean or project management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in direct contract negotiations, including closing large-scale negotiations, preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead program structure, processes, workplans, performance metrics, deliverables, and goal achievement across the assigned portfolio.
• Manage a portfolio of multidisciplinary contracts, including RFP development, complex negotiations, contract terms, utilization, and provider onboarding.
• Use market intelligence, financial analysis, healthcare trends, and subject matter expertise to develop portfolio and contracting strategies and recommend workplan priorities.
• Engage provider committees, councils, panels, and task forces to gather input, support contracting decisions, and incorporate feedback into program improvements.
• Identify provider and supplier targets, new business opportunities, value propositions, and capabilities that expand program value.
• Manage project expectations, timelines, risks, and stakeholder updates while providing timely recommendations and resolutions.
• Demonstrates assertiveness, strong organizational skills, and the ability to learn quickly, take ownership, and work independently with minimal ongoing direction.
• Communicate savings initiatives, contracting updates, opportunities, next steps, successes, and challenges to Vizient leadership and key customer stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal and external customers, while mentoring others and supporting stakeholder training on program components.
• Continuously improve program processes, outcomes, and deliverables through collaboration, feedback, and best practices.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Project management

Leadership

Travel willingness

Healthcare / supply chain domain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior sourcing professional to lead programs for a group of Vizient health systems, aligning contracting strategies with business objectives to deliver cost savings and value.

You will independently manage operations, portfolio strategy and QA, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to providers. You will model Vizient's values, engage provider committees, and drive contract initiatives across RFPs, terms, and onboarding while mentoring others and