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Laboratory Contracting & Sourcing Director
Vizient, Inc. Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities, organizational objectives, and market opportunities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies within highly regulated industries, particularly in laboratory diagnostics and healthcare. Proficient in negotiating complex supplier agreements and facilitating cross-functional stakeholder collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentComplex Supplier NegotiationCross-Functional Stakeholder FacilitationAdvanced AI FluencyLaboratory Experience
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Hard Skills
Sourcing Lifecycle ManagementMarket AssessmentContract DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisSupplier EvaluationData AnalysisRisk MitigationValue RealizationClinical Testing InitiativesLaboratory Operations
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsConsensus Building
Industry Keywords
Healthcare ProviderGroup Purchasing OrganizationRegulated IndustryClinical LaboratoryDiagnosticsLaboratory TechnologistMedical Laboratory ScientistClinical Laboratory ScientistMedical Laboratory TechnicianEnterprise Sourcing Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with client priorities, organizational objectives, and market opportunities
- Lead the complete sourcing lifecycle, including requirements, market assessments, RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract development, implementation planning, and post-award activities
- Negotiate complex contractual, operational, service, and financial supplier agreements on behalf of clients
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, innovation, and market positioning
- Partner with legal, contracting, finance, and operational stakeholders to resolve complex sourcing and contracting issues
- Lead multidisciplinary value analysis committees and facilitate stakeholder alignment
- Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, supplier recommendations, and implementation plans to executive leadership
- Analyze spend, utilization, supplier, operational, market, and financial data to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and develop recommendations
- Measure and communicate sourcing outcomes, including savings, value realization, quality improvements, supply assurance, and implementation success
- Apply advanced AI fluency to improve strategy, analysis, communications, and decision-making while promoting responsible AI use
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant degree preferred
- 7 or more years of relevant experience required
- Laboratory experience strongly preferred, including work as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or in a related clinical laboratory, diagnostics, or laboratory operations role
- Experience in a healthcare provider, group purchasing organization, consulting, or other highly regulated industry preferred
- Success independently leading complex enterprise sourcing initiatives involving laboratory diagnostics, analyzers, automation, reagents, reference laboratory services, lab operations, or clinical testing initiatives preferred
- Strong experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and commercial contracts
- Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder committees and building consensus among clinical and operational leaders
- Advanced analytical, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated advanced AI fluency and ability to leverage and critically evaluate AI solutions in complex business environments
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Incentive eligible
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
- Inclusive work environment
- Hybrid work model