Service Line Director – Perioperative, Nursing

Role Overview

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across PeriOp (Nursing) categories
• Manage a complex category portfolio by identifying cost drivers and developing sourcing strategies
• Provide strategic guidance to multidisciplinary Kaiser Permanente teams
• Facilitate stakeholder committees to define requirements and recommend contract awards
• Develop and negotiate business, financial, and legal terms with suppliers
• Evaluate spend data and market dynamics to identify savings and operational improvement opportunities
• Present sourcing strategies and performance results to executive-level stakeholders
• Partner with internal Vizient teams to achieve operational and financial goals

Requirements

• Relevant degree preferred
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required
• Demonstrated experience leading PeriOp (Nursing) category management or strategic sourcing initiatives
• Experience supporting healthcare, highly regulated, or large enterprise environments preferred
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend, market, and supplier data to inform sourcing strategies
• Experience leading RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract implementations across PeriOp (Nursing) categories
• Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
• Incentive eligibility