About The Role

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

Responsible for developing and executing proactive sourcing strategies to build robust, diverse talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles. This role partners closely with Talent Acquisition Partners and business leaders to identify, engage, and nurture high-quality talent aligned with current and future workforce needs.

The Senior Sourcing Specialist brings deep market expertise, creative outreach strategies, and data-driven insights to elevate the organization’s talent pipeline and competitive positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development

Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies for high-impact and niche roles
Build and maintain proactive pipelines aligned to workforce planning priorities
Conduct talent mapping and market research to identify competitive talent pools
Develop and manage talent communities for ongoing engagement

Business & TA Partnership

Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring leaders to understand role requirements and business drivers
Provide labor market intelligence, competitive insights, and talent availability data
Advise on sourcing strategies that align with diversity and inclusion goals
Support intake meetings with market perspective and recommended search strategies

Candidate Engagement

Identify and engage passive candidates through creative outreach techniques
Craft compelling messaging tailored to targeted talent segments
Conduct initial outreach conversations and pre-screening as appropriate
Maintain ongoing candidate relationships for future opportunities

Data & Market Intelligence

Leverage sourcing tools, platforms, and analytics to optimize pipeline development
Track sourcing effectiveness, conversion rates, and pipeline health
Analyze trends to refine sourcing approaches and improve results
Share competitive insights with TA and HR leadership

Operational Excellence

Maintain accurate candidate data within the applicant tracking system
Utilize sourcing technologies and platforms effectively
Continuously explore new sourcing channels and tools
Ensure compliance with hiring policies and applicable employment laws

Qualifications

5+ years of sourcing or talent acquisition experience, with a focus on proactive pipeline development
Demonstrated success sourcing for complex, specialized, or senior-level roles
Strong understanding of labor market dynamics and competitive talent landscapes
Advanced proficiency with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, talent databases, research platforms, etc.)
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence without direct authority

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 $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.

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 Disabilities

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.