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Summary:

In this role, you will develop and execute customized contract strategies for non-healthcare purchased services and indirect spend across markets such as hospitality, business and industry, gaming, and education. You will manage competitive contract portfolios, engage suppliers, and collaborate with clients and internal partners to deliver value-added sourcing solutions that improve supply cost performance, operational efficiency, and revenue growth aligned with Vizient’s non-healthcare market objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee contract portfolios, including sourcing strategy, go-to-market planning, and lifecycle optimization.

• Lead or support sourcing events and build category capabilities in partnership with other category leads

• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to deliver competitive and sustainable value.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to address portfolio gaps and expand client choice.

• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and economic indicators to inform category strategy.

• Partner with Vizient field teams, clients, and advisory groups to assess needs and incorporate feedback into category plans.

• Provide category insights and consultative expertise to internal teams and clients.

• Use market intelligence, financial analysis, and utilization data to develop negotiation strategies and business cases.

• Collaborate with marketing to develop client-facing materials that communicate category value propositions.

• Represent Vizient at client and supplier meetings, industry events, and strategic discussions.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred. (e.g., Business, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or related fields)

• 2 or more years of category management, sourcing, or procurement experience required.

• Exposure to hospitality, business and industry, gaming, education, or adjacent non-healthcare markets preferred.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

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.