Jobs · Sales · Illinois

Senior Sourcing Executive

Vizient, Inc · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
Sales$89k–$156k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions and structure innovative solutions that meet client needs.
  • Partner with Legal to draft, refine, and validate contract language for accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, RFP design, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and implementation support.
  • Develop sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, market trends, benchmarking, and supplier dynamics.
  • Identify and propose cost-savings initiatives grounded in financial analysis and market intelligence.
  • Oversee contract maintenance, including amendments, renewals, compliance evaluation, and performance monitoring.
  • Use analytical tools and contracting platforms to support workflow efficiency, documentation accuracy, and savings tracking.
  • Present negotiation updates, sourcing strategies, risks, and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate complex strategies and negotiations clearly and effectively to executive-level audiences.

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree preferred. Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
  • Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
  • Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, which are critical for facilitating supplier discussions, clearly articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among internal stakeholders and clients throughout the sourcing and negotiation process.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Benefits

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; and Centennial, CO. Willingness to travel.

Pay

The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; and Centennial, CO.

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