Senior Category Management Executive – Indirect

Vizient, Inc

. Support development and execution of category strategies for assigned product and service categories .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeIrving • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $88,900 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiations, with a strong focus on data analysis and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance sourcing strategies and operational efficiencies.

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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementData AnalysisSupplier NegotiationsAI Fluency

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Hard Skills

Spend AnalysisMarket AnalysisSupplier EvaluationContract DevelopmentSourcing Plan DevelopmentProject ManagementUtilization AnalysisFinancial AnalysisOperational ImprovementPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationMeeting FacilitationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Healthcare OperationsGroup PurchasingConsultingRegulated IndustrySourcing Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and execution of category strategies for assigned product and service categories
Manage sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation
Conduct category, market, supplier, utilization, and spend analyses
Develop sourcing plans, project timelines, stakeholder engagement strategies, and implementation approaches
Research market conditions, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and industry trends
Collaborate with client sourcing representatives, clinicians, physicians, value analysis leaders, and operational stakeholders
Support stakeholder committees through agenda development, meeting facilitation, documentation, and follow-up
Gather business requirements and identify opportunities to improve quality, standardization, service, and cost performance
Provide category insights and recommendations for stakeholder decision-making
Support RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, sourcing event deliverables, negotiations, contract development, and implementation planning
Analyze supplier proposals and contract opportunities to identify savings, value-added services, and operational improvements
Coordinate contract implementation and ongoing supplier management
Evaluate client spend, utilization, and contract performance data to identify savings and optimization opportunities
Develop analyses and presentations supporting strategic sourcing recommendations
Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and supplier developments
Support annual operational, financial, and category performance objectives
Leverage approved AI tools to enhance productivity, research, analysis, communications, and work quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred
5 or more years of relevant experience required in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, consulting, healthcare operations, contracting, and/or related field
Experience supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, or category management activities
Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing spend, utilization, supplier, and market data
Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Healthcare, group purchasing, consulting, or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Demonstrated AI Fluency, including ability to utilize AI tools, critically evaluate AI-generated content, identify limitations or inaccuracies, and apply human judgment
Willingness to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits plan
Incentive eligible
Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
Inclusive work environment