Vizient, Inc · 1 day ago
Sr Category Mgr - IT Category Mgmt & Strategic Growth
Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$89K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expVizient, Inc is committed to creating an inclusive environment for its employees. In this role, you will develop and manage a portfolio of national GPO contracts for IT hardware, software, and services suppliers, focusing on strategic growth and revenue enhancement within the healthcare provider space.
AnalyticsHealth CareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Develop and manage a low- to moderate-complexity portfolio of IT suppliers
Provide excellent client-facing service to deliver value and cultivate long-term relationships
Provide subject matter expertise across assigned IT spend categories to clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Develop and implement portfolio strategies focused on supplier and category growth by leveraging financial analysis, technology evaluation, and industry trend monitoring
Develop and implement supplier negotiation plans that achieve meaningful value for clients, including creation and management of end-to-end RFP processes
Partner with suppliers to grow revenue through high-value contracts, including development of growth plans, marketing and communication strategies, and internal outreach to elevate awareness of supplier offerings
Solicit client input through councils or task forces and integrate feedback into contracting initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with client needs and market competitiveness
Communicate industry insights, contract updates, and enhancements to stakeholders
Lead periodic business reviews and strategic planning sessions with suppliers
Qualification
Required
5 or more years of relevant experience required (healthcare provider operations; procurement or vendor management; technology implementation in healthcare provider settings; healthcare management consulting; business development; customer success; or implementation with an IT vendor in healthcare provider settings)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic plans
Ability to interpret financial reports, contracts, and other complex documents and apply insights to specific scenarios
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with strategic and creative problem-solving ability
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Willingness to think creatively and test new approaches to meet stakeholder needs
Preferred
Relevant degree preferred (Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, etc)
Prior consulting or contract negotiation experience preferred
Experience with AI tools preferred
Benefits
Incentive eligible
Comprehensive benefits plan
Company
Vizient, Inc
Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-13IPO
Leadership Team
John A. Bardis
Founder & CEO
Oscar Pacheco
Vice President, KP Non-Medical Service Line
Recent News
2026-01-08
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