Sourcing Director

Vizient•Irving, TX

2d•$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 that deliver measurable financial and operational value. The role leads enterprise sourcing projects, negotiates supplier agreements, develops sourcing strategies, and supports client and organizational priorities. It collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to support evidence-based decisions, optimize supplier performance, and implement sourcing solutions through strategic leadership and market expertise. The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Listed office locations are Irving, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Centennial, Colorado; Nashville, Tennessee; and Charlotte, North Carolina. Willingness to travel is required. The estimated salary range is $102,400 to $179,000, with incentive eligibility; geographic factors and individual circumstances may affect compensation.

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

Relevant degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience in healthcare providers, group purchasing organizations, consulting, or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities, organizational objectives, and market opportunities.
Lead the full sourcing lifecycle, including requirements definition, 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 for 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 effective and responsible AI use.