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Category Management Director – BPO, Professional Services, Revenue Cycle
Vizient, Inc. Develop and lead comprehensive category strategies for assigned portfolios .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and advanced analytical skills. Proficient in leveraging AI tools for market intelligence and decision-making in a healthcare or regulated industry context.
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Category ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationAdvanced Analytical SkillsExecutive Communication
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Hard Skills
Category Strategy DevelopmentSourcing InitiativesRFI/RFP ExecutionSupplier EvaluationContract DevelopmentSpend AnalysisValue AnalysisCost OptimizationRisk MitigationMarket Intelligence
Soft Skills
Relationship ManagementConsensus BuildingMentoringFacilitationInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
AI ToolsData Analytics SoftwareContract Management Systems
Industry Keywords
Healthcare OperationsGroup PurchasingConsultingBPORevenue Cycle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and lead comprehensive category strategies for assigned portfolios
- Serve as category subject matter expert and strategic advisor across sourcing, contracting, and value analysis initiatives
- Identify opportunities through analysis of spend, utilization, supplier performance, market conditions, and member priorities
- Establish plans driving value realization, standardization, innovation, risk mitigation, and cost optimization
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including opportunity assessment, requirements development, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract development, and implementation
- Develop and negotiate complex business, financial, operational, and contractual supplier terms
- Build consensus among client stakeholders, suppliers, and Vizient teams
- Lead stakeholder committees and facilitate sourcing and contracting decision discussions
- Present category strategies, sourcing recommendations, and initiative outcomes to executive audiences
- Manage a complex category portfolio across sourcing, contracting, analytics, implementation, and value analysis teams
- Anticipate and respond to market, regulatory, supply chain, legal, and competitive factors
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and subject matter expertise to team members
- Represent Vizient in supplier, member, and industry-facing engagements
- Evaluate spend, utilization, supplier, and market data to inform strategies and recommendations
- Identify savings, standardization, quality improvement, technology adoption, and operational efficiency opportunities
- Monitor supplier performance and market developments
- Partner with internal teams to achieve portfolio goals
- Apply advanced AI fluency to category strategy, market intelligence, stakeholder communications, and business decision-making
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant degree preferred
- 7 or more years of relevant experience required in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, consulting, healthcare operations, contracting, or related field
- Experience leading complex sourcing and category management initiatives
- Preference for experience negotiating contracts within BPO, professional services, and revenue cycle categories
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor and influence executive, clinical, operational, and supplier stakeholders
- Experience facilitating stakeholder committees, value analysis initiatives, or cross-functional decision-making groups
- Strong negotiation and contracting experience with complex supplier agreements
- Advanced analytical skills and ability to translate data into strategic recommendations
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Deep knowledge of AI tools, capabilities, outputs, and limitations
- Ability to apply AI effectively, critically evaluate AI-generated content, and use AI responsibly
- Healthcare, group purchasing, consulting, or highly regulated industry experience preferred
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Incentive eligible
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Inclusive work environment