Service Line Director, Air & Ground Medical Transportation

Vizient, Inc

Service Line Director overseeing air and ground medical transportation services for a California-based client. Developing strategies and managing sourcing while optimizing transportation networks and costs.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeIrving • Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $102,400 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute category management strategies for air ambulance, helicopter transport, ground ambulance, and related Patient Transportation service categories
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFP development, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and implementation activities for transportation service providers
Analyze transportation spend, utilization patterns, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost savings opportunities and drive informed decision-making
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, transportation providers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support category objectives
Develop sustainable fee schedules, transportation cost management strategies, and savings initiatives that improve total cost of care
Negotiate complex transportation contracts and commercial terms to achieve favorable financial, operational, and service outcomes
Partner with Legal, Finance, Procurement Operations, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to support sourcing and contracting activities
Leverage analytics, market intelligence, and digital tools to enhance transportation category performance and support source-to-pay processes
Drive change management efforts associated with transportation sourcing strategies, category management, and operational improvement initiatives
Support sustainability objectives, governance requirements, internal controls, compliance activities, and continuous process improvement efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred
7 or more years of relevant experience required
Experience sourcing, contracting, or managing healthcare transportation services, including air ambulance, helicopter transport, and ground ambulance providers highly preferred
Strong understanding of transportation network economics, reimbursement models, utilization drivers, and service delivery considerations preferred
Experience employing strategic sourcing methodologies and experience leading large-scale contract negotiations and supplier management initiatives
Excellent client relationship management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Master's degree and professional certifications such as C.P.M. or APICS a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingcontract negotiationssupplier evaluationstransportation cost managementdata analysismarket intelligencechange managementprocess improvementfee schedule developmentsourcing methodologies

Soft Skills

client relationship managementcommunicationstakeholder engagementcollaborationleadershipdecision-makingnegotiationorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

C.P.M.APICSMaster's degree