Sourcing Director

Vizient•Nashville, TN

3d•$102,400 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Director serves as a strategic sourcing subject matter expert and trusted advisor for complex healthcare sourcing initiatives designed to deliver measurable financial and operational value. The role leads enterprise sourcing projects, negotiates supplier agreements, develops sourcing strategies, and supports client and organizational priorities. Working with cross-functional stakeholders, the Director drives evidence-based decision-making, optimizes supplier performance, and influences successful implementation of sourcing solutions through strategic leadership and advanced market expertise. The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Centennial, Colorado; Nashville, Tennessee; and Charlotte, North Carolina. Willingness to travel is required.

Requirements

Seven or more 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 operational and executive leaders.
Advanced analytical, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated 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.
Healthcare provider, group purchasing organization, consulting, or other highly regulated industry experience.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies that align client priorities, organizational objectives, and market opportunities.
Lead the complete 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 cross-functional stakeholder committees and facilitate 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, operational improvements, supply assurance, and implementation success.
Apply advanced AI fluency to improve business strategy, complex analysis, stakeholder communications, and decision-making while promoting the effective and responsible use of AI.