Category Director- Cardiovascular

Vizient, Inc. • Centennial, CO • 44min ago

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents

while living and working as their authentic selves

. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance

through an inclusive environment both

now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will serve as the category expert for an assigned Cardiovascular portfolio (e.g., Cardiac Rhythm Management, EP, Interventional, Cardiac Surgery, etc.) of products. You will manage a competitive contract portfolio by driving the strategy and development of the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) National agreements to help Vizient clients elevate cost performance and achieve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Manage a large portfolio of Cardiovascular (CV) medical device agreements including new agreements, renewals and extensions. Collaborate with Vizient Contract Managers to develop a strategic approach to RFP development, negotiation plans, marketing strategies, and implementation of agreements. Develop innovative strategies and leverage supplier relationships to drive growth, address category gaps and support contracting efforts. Provide expertise to various audiences regarding Vizient Spend Management. Develop effective relationships with Clients and suppliers to ensure satisfaction through effective, timely communication and problem resolution. Create category-specific collateral to share insights, expertise, and best practices with internal and external stakeholders.* Lead supplier business reviews and strategic planning meetings for categories in the portfolio, with collaboration from Vizient leadership.

Qualifications:

Relevant degree preferred. 7 or more years of relevant experience required. Expertise in CV category management to include BID process, contract, and RFP knowledge strongly preferred. Strong CV supplier and client network Excellent business and financial insight with ability to quantify challenges and suggest alternative actions. Strategic sourcing or category management experience related to environmental services in a healthcare environment preferred. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to small and large audiences. Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $102,400.00 to $179,000.00.

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 DisabilitiesThe 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.

Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/DB403A5C2CCD40EE.

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