2027 Summer Internship Program - Spend Management

Vizient; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor supervision

Professional development

Community service projects

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Vizient offers a paid internship for undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students to gain practical exposure to healthcare contracting and supply chain optimization. The program runs 10 weeks with formal training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, and leadership interaction.

You will support the Northeast Zone in driving cost savings and contract utilization, collaborating with the Spend Executive team to deliver measurable value and client outcomes in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Sophomore year completed at minimum or recent degree completion.
• Understanding of hybrid work environments and professional ethics.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities with evidence of project coordination.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ability to analyze information for problem-solving.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present findings to stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with team, partners and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of client savings, contract penetration, and supply chain performance goals.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to support implementation and adoption of Vizient solutions.
• Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and continuous improvement to evolving client needs.
• Manage analytics and client coordination activities while tracking performance metrics.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities using Vizient tools and services.
• Collaborate with category managers and supplier partners on product conversions and trials.
• Support NY-area clients in implementing and assessing product conversions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pursuing degree in healthcare or business

Tools

Supply Analytics

Impact Standardization

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
• Pay rate: $25 per hour.

About the team and role

In this role, you will support the Northeast Zone in delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will collaborate closely with the Vizient Spend Executive team to align strategic initiatives with client priorities, enabling measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and supply chain optimization.

What You'll Do

• Support achievement of client savings, contract penetration, and supply chain performance goals through effective execution and follow-through.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to support implementation, adoption, and sustained utilization of Vizient solutions.
• Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and continuous improvement principles to overcome barriers and adapt to evolving client needs.
• Manage analytics and client coordination activities while accurately tracking performance metrics and workplan progress.
• Identify and present cost-saving opportunities using Vizient tools and services (e.g., Supply Analytics, Impact Standardization).
• Analyze complex data to uncover realistic product conversion opportunities.
• Collaborate with category managers and supplier partners on product cross-referencing, conversions, and trials.
• Support clients in NY area (Valley Health System, Westchester Medical Center, and Centralus) in implementing and assessing product conversions.

What You'll Learn

• Exposure to senior leadership to discuss the project, strategy, and milestones.
• Network opportunities with cross-functional teams to learn about various areas within the organization.
• Presentation skills, storytelling, stakeholder communication.
• Project management skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in healthcare, finance, business administration or supply chain.
• Must have completed the sophomore year as an undergraduate before the start of the internship, or have recently completed your degree.
• Basic understanding of working in a hybrid environment, workplace ethics, and effective communication.
• Good organization and planning skills, and demonstrate effective project coordination, facilitation, and implementation based on past work or school experiences.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving are preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present it to key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting across the team and potentially with internal Vizient business partners, external members, and suppliers.
• Excel Proficiency

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.