2027 Summer Internship - Procure-to-Pay

1 Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX, invites ambitious students to join our P2P Intern program for 2027.

You’ll work full-time for 10 weeks, learning healthcare procure-to-pay processes, data analysis, and supplier transactions under experienced mentors. You'll support discovery, research, and presentations while gaining hands-on experience across eCommerce Exchange, Invoice Automation, and contract pricing research.

Qualifications

• Current student in undergraduate/graduate/doctoral studies.

Responsibilities

• Support the P2P Solutions Engineering team with client discovery, research, meeting preparation, and follow-up activities.

Skills

Client discovery

Data analysis

Research

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

eCommerce Exchange

vEDI

Contract pricing research

Job description

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.

Vizient Intern Program Overview

This program is designed to foster a beneficial relationship and provide growth opportunities for Vizient, our employees, and collegiate students. Since 2000, our summer intern program has provided college undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with practical experience that exposes them to multiple aspects of a career field and the healthcare industry. This full-time, paid intern program offers an opportunity to accelerate academic learning, apply classroom knowledge, and introduce students to a professional setting. Interns are assigned a supervisor to mentor/develop their business skills, as well as monitor their work experiences. Interns are integral members of the company’s team, setting goals, working toward deadlines, and actively participating in community service projects. The program requires the intern to commit to 10 weeks of participation in all formal training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders. Program starts June 1, 2027, and ends August 6, 2027 40 hours per week with a pay rate of $25 per hour.

About the team and role

The P2P Intern will support Vizient’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) team in learning how healthcare organizations manage purchasing, supplier transactions, invoices, and contracts. This position will provide exposure to eCommerce Exchange, Transaction Management, Invoice Automation, Audit & Recovery, and P2P Solutions Engineering. The intern will assist with client discovery, solution research, data analysis, process documentation, and presentations. This is an excellent opportunity for a curious, motivated individual who is interested in learning how technology, data, and operational processes work together to improve procure-to-pay performance. The ideal candidate demonstrates a curiosity mindset, asks thoughtful questions, enjoys learning new concepts, and is interested in developing knowledge of healthcare procurement and P2P operations.

What You’ll Do

• Support the P2P Solutions Engineering team with client discovery, research, meeting preparation, and follow-up activities.
• Support Audit & Recovery activities by organizing data, researching potential payment discrepancies, identifying trends, and preparing internal analysis.
• Support Transaction Management Team with contract pricing research and analysis.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with client, supplier, financial, and operational information.

What You’ll Learn

• Procure-to-Pay services including eCommerce Exchange, Transaction Management, Audit & Recovery, Data Management Platform, Item Master Managed Services, Vendor Master Services, and Chargemaster Services.
• Learn how eCommerce Exchange supports electronic transactions between healthcare providers and suppliers, including purchase orders, order confirmations, invoices, and related documents.
• Learn how Transaction Management team supports clients with vEDI and pricing management.
• Learn more about the P2P sales process, including how to identify client needs, position the appropriate solutions, and provide value/ROI.
• How the team partners across functions and supports enterprise goals.

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.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.