Program Services Director

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.

In this role, you will lead the strategy development and execution of sourcing programs that deliver client value and drive contract commitment. You will partner with leadership to identify and implement strategic initiatives that optimize program performance, support revenue growth, and increase contract utilization. You will collaborate across the organization to ensure internal and external stakeholders are engaged in strategic discussions that address client and supplier needs while supporting scalable, sustainable program outcomes.

• Lead strategy development and execution for sourcing programs, including structure, processes, procedures, and long‑term goals.
• Partner with leadership to identify and implement strategic initiatives that drive client value and contract commitment.
• Develop and deliver program training and promotional materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with contracting teams to influence negotiations, drive contract utilization, and support client onboarding into programs.
• Identify opportunities for new value propositions, capabilities, and program enhancements.
• Recommend and execute process improvements to support program development and implementation.
• Represent leadership in meetings and support resolution of escalated client and supplier issues.
• Conduct periodic business reviews with key suppliers, distributors, and clients.
• Establish, track, and report on program success metrics, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Act as a strategic and operational liaison to support sales opportunities and communicate program impact.

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading or supporting sourcing, contracting, or program management initiatives in healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute program strategies that drive value and adoption.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and process improvement skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence across cross‑functional teams.
• Experience working with suppliers, distributors, and client stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentations.
• Willingness to travel.

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 $ to $. This position is also incentive eligible.

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

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.