Supply Chain Performance Improvement Director

Vizient, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a senior healthcare supply chain transformation expert to lead improvement initiatives across provider environments.

You will partner with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to develop and implement strategies, standardize processes, advance implementation activities, and leverage data-driven insights to drive sustainable performance. You will manage cross-functional programs, guide governance structures, and apply ERP, analytics, and dashboards to inform

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain, operations, spend management or transformation roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare supply chain improvement and transformation engagements for client organizations.
• Develop implementation plans, workflows, and governance structures that support sustainable performance.
• Manage complex cross-functional initiatives across multiple client workstreams.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to align priorities.
• Analyze data, KPIs, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate process standardization, inventory optimization, and spend management initiatives.
• Guide organizational change through clear communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage ERP systems, analytics platforms, dashboards to inform recommendations.
• Apply AI tools to improve productivity and support transformation activities.
• Mentor team members and develop best practices and methodologies.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Analytics platforms

Dashboards

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary: In this role, you will lead healthcare supply chain improvement initiatives that help clients optimize operations, strengthen governance, and achieve sustainable performance outcomes. You will partner with clinical, operational, and executive client leaders to develop and implement transformation strategies, standardize processes, advance implementation activities, and leverage data-driven insights to improve healthcare supply chain performance across complex provider environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare supply chain improvement and transformation engagements for client organizations.
• Develop implementation plans, operational workflows, and governance structures that support sustainable operational performance.
• Manage complex cross-functional initiatives and drive project advancement across multiple client workstreams.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and executive client stakeholders to align priorities and achieve implementation objectives.
• Analyze operational data, KPIs, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and monitor outcomes.
• Facilitate process standardization, inventory optimization, spend management, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Guide organizational change efforts by providing clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support.
• Leverage ERP systems, analytics platforms, dashboards, and operational data to inform recommendations and measure success.
• Apply AI tools to improve productivity, enhance work quality, evaluate AI-generated content, and support operational transformation activities.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the development of best practices, methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain, healthcare operations, spend management, and/or transformation-related roles, including direct experience within provider organizations.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives, implementations, or operational transformation programs.
• Knowledge of healthcare supply chain operations, procedural workflows, inventory management, operational governance, and performance improvement practices.
• Strong project advancement, facilitation, communication, organizational change, and relationship management skills.
• Experience developing implementation plans, operational workflows, governance routines, KPI tracking, or process standardization approaches.
• Experience with ERP systems, analytics, dashboarding, KPI governance, or operational data environments preferred.
• Consulting, healthcare operations, or provider-side implementation experience preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we’re building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

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