Lead sourcing initiatives at Vizient, partnering with Kaiser Permanente to deliver measurable value. Manage complex category portfolios and foster stakeholder engagement for operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories, including category strategy development, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, and contract implementation
Manage a complex category portfolio by identifying cost drivers, analyzing Kaiser Permanente utilization, and developing sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities
Provide strategic guidance to multidisciplinary Kaiser Permanente teams to support informed sourcing and contracting decisions
Facilitate stakeholder committees to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and recommend contract awards
Develop and negotiate business, financial, and legal terms with suppliers in partnership with internal sourcing and legal teams
Evaluate spend data, market dynamics, and supplier proposals to identify savings, standardization, quality, and operational improvement opportunities
Present sourcing strategies, outcomes, and performance results to executive-level Kaiser Permanente stakeholders
Partner with internal Vizient teams to achieve operational and financial goals for assigned category portfolios
Anticipate and respond to external factors such as market conditions, supply risk, and regulatory changes impacting sourcing strategies
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with Kaiser Permanente stakeholders and key suppliers to support long-term value delivery.
Requirements
Relevant degree preferred
7 or more years of relevant experience required
Demonstrated experience leading Indirect Spend category management or strategic sourcing initiatives, preferably within large, complex healthcare organizations
Experience supporting healthcare, highly regulated, or large enterprise environments preferred
Proven ability to manage executive-level stakeholder relationships and facilitate consensus-driven decision-making
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend, market, and supplier data to inform sourcing strategies
Experience leading RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract implementations across indirect spend categories
Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
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