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Summary:

In this role, you will lead Vizient’s sourcing process for non-medical and facility operation categories for Kaiser Permanente (KP), collaborating closely with KP sourcing leaders and client stakeholder committees. This role includes facilitating strategic sourcing for products and professional services by identifying category cost drivers, analyzing client utilization trends, developing requirements and scopes, and planning sourcing strategies. You will manage larger, more complex spend categories and serve as a key focal point for the group.

Conduct comprehensive reviews of client spend, utilization trends, market data, and benchmarks to generate strategic sourcing options. This role serves as the primary manager of resources for sourcing and solutions development, requiring significant collaboration with internal teams to meet client needs and deliver high value.

This role involves presenting outcomes to stakeholder committees, requiring strong presentation skills and interaction with client executives. The Service Line Director will collaborate daily with KP and Vizient teams, preparing negotiation summaries, analyses, and identifying opportunities to optimize cost savings, service levels, and terms for the client.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate a clear vision and articulates steps to achieve the negotiation objectives for the assigned category. Interface with stakeholders in a manner that fully vets client needs and opportunities. Document requirements for RFPs or supplier negotiations, collaborate on strategies, and align stakeholder needs for accurate contracts.
• In conjunction with the KP Sourcing Manager, presents bid results to key customer stakeholder committees to seek approval of strategies, requirements and secure award decisions.
• Quickly grasp executive goals and objectives, and define the operational tasks and steps needed to achieve them.
• Skilled in creating and interpreting complex financial models to support contract recommendations. Analyze financial data and operational reports to identify trends and recommend actions.
• Ensure timely completion of sourcing initiatives while adhering to policies, procedures, and business conduct standards.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, regulations, and the governance/compliance program.
• Report policy, compliance, or regulatory violations through the company's Help Line or other available channels and assist in remediating internal control failures.
• Gain knowledge of internal control responsibilities through training, ensure performance within assigned areas, and participate in self-assessment processes.
•  Communicate internal control concerns and process changes affecting execution to management.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred; advanced degree desired.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, or materials management, with healthcare-related facilities and services knowledge preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver quality results in a fast-paced team environment.
• Solid knowledge of all MS Office Products.
• Fosters confidence, meets commitments, resolves issues, and seeks feedback to enhance satisfaction for internal and external customers.
• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.