Sourcing Director - Clinical Categories

Vizient•Nashville, TN

1d•$102,400 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a strategic sourcing subject matter expert and trusted advisor for complex healthcare sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable financial, operational, and clinical value. Lead enterprise sourcing projects, negotiate supplier agreements, develop sourcing strategies, and facilitate value analysis initiatives in support of client and organizational priorities. Provide strategic expertise in clinical categories, partnering with clinicians, physicians, and supply chain leaders to support evidence-based sourcing and contracting decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive evidence-based decision-making, optimize supplier performance, and influence successful implementation of sourcing solutions through strategic leadership and advanced market expertise. The role follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office, with listed office locations in Irving, Chicago, Centennial, Nashville, and Charlotte. Travel is required.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated success independently leading complex enterprise sourcing initiatives.
Strong experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and commercial contracts.
Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder committees and building consensus among clinical and operational leaders.
Advanced analytical, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Advanced AI fluency, including the ability to effectively leverage and critically evaluate AI solutions in complex business environments.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

A relevant degree, such as in Business, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience in healthcare provider organizations, group purchasing organizations, consulting, or another highly regulated industry.
Experience leading clinical sourcing, contracting, and value analysis initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies that align client priorities, organizational objectives, and market opportunities.
Lead the full sourcing lifecycle, including business requirements, market assessments, RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract development, implementation planning, and post-award activities.
Negotiate complex contractual, operational, service, and financial agreements with suppliers on behalf of clients.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, innovation, and market positioning to develop strategic sourcing recommendations.
Partner with legal, contracting, finance, and operational stakeholders to resolve complex sourcing and contracting issues.
Lead multidisciplinary value analysis committees and facilitate stakeholder alignment to support evidence-based sourcing decisions.
Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, supplier recommendations, and implementation plans to executive leadership.
Analyze spend, utilization, supplier, operational, market, and financial data to identify sourcing opportunities, mitigate risk, and develop business recommendations.
Measure and communicate sourcing outcomes, including savings, value realization, quality improvements, supply assurance, and implementation success.
Apply advanced AI fluency to improve business strategy, complex analysis, stakeholder communications, and decision-making, while promoting effective and responsible AI use.