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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.\nSummary:\nIn this role, you will independently lead complex healthcare supply chain sourcing programs and develop contracting strategies that align with client objectives, deliver measurable cost savings, and improve operational performance. You will oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, portfolio workplans, contract implementation, and program performance while identifying opportunities to strengthen client engagement and contract utilization. You will serve as a trusted advisor, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence sourcing decisions to deliver sustainable value and continuous improvement. Hybrid Schedule 3 days a week.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the development and execution of strategic, multi-year sourcing workplans, managing complex initiatives, priorities, milestones, risks, and deliverables to achieve program objectives.\nDevelop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies across complex categories, including physician preference items, indirect spend, and capital equipment, through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation.\nAnalyze financial data, market intelligence, industry trends, and category performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop strategic sourcing recommendations.\nFacilitate client engagement through committees, councils, panels, and task forces to gather feedback, build consensus, influence contracting decisions, and strengthen program participation.\nIdentify new sourcing opportunities, supplier partnerships, value propositions, and program capabilities to increase contract adoption, utilization, and client value.\nManage multiple complex sourcing initiatives, project timelines, client expectations, and potential risks while exercising independent judgment and proactive problem-solving.\nDevelop and deliver executive presentations communicating sourcing strategies, financial opportunities, contracting recommendations, program performance, and implementation progress.\nBuild and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams while providing subject matter expertise, mentoring colleagues, and supporting strategic initiatives.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing processes, program governance, contract compliance, quality assurance, and operational effectiveness.\nOversee contract implementation and monitor adoption, utilization, and performance outcomes to identify barriers, improve contract commitment, and achieve projected savings.\nQualifications:\nRelevant degree preferred.\n5 or more years of relevant experience required.\nExperience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supply chain management, or related disciplines, including complex categories such as physician preference items, indirect spend, and capital equipment.\nStrong contract negotiation skills with experience developing sourcing strategies, evaluating contract terms and conditions, and executing supplier agreements.\nAdvanced analytical and financial skills with the ability to interpret spend data, assess market conditions, and develop actionable cost-saving recommendations.\nDemonstrated ability to independently manage complex sourcing initiatives, strategic workplans, competing priorities, and project deliverables.\nStrong interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to influence clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.\nExperience in healthcare, logistics, consulting, or supply chain preferred.\nExcellent executive communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with experience mentoring colleagues and supporting process improvement initiatives.\nWillingness to travel. \nEstimated Hiring Range:\nAt Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. 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