Vizient, Inc · 13 hours ago
VP Category Management Orthopedics
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $348K/yr
10+ years expVizient, Inc is a company that fosters an inclusive environment for its employees, emphasizing personal and professional development. The VP of Category Management for Orthopedics will shape the strategic direction of the Orthopedics category, leading solutions that enhance value for clients and suppliers while managing a team of category managers.
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Responsibilities
Establish and advance Vizient’s thought leadership in the Orthopedics category through deep expertise in clinical practice, products, evidence, market intelligence, and trends
Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies across national, local, and committed contract coverage models
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning to measure and optimize contract performance
Enhance supplier value propositions through innovative, differentiated approaches aligned to client outcomes
Foster best practices and lead regular client forums to gather insights and inform strategy refinement
Partner cross-functionally with managed services and internal teams to deliver effective spend management solutions
Lead, coach, and evaluate a team of enterprise and provider-facing category managers
Leverage technology, analytics, and data assets to differentiate insights and sustain measurable impact
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of relevant experience required
Deep subject-matter expertise in the Orthopedics service line and related product categories
Experience within healthcare provider and/or supplier environments
Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
Proven ability to formulate and execute complex, data-driven market strategies
Strong executive presence with advanced communication, negotiation, and influence skills
Experience generating industry thought leadership and delivering compelling presentations
Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients' needs and timetables
Preferred
Relevant degree preferred
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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