Associate Sourcing Executive

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, Texas is seeking an entry-level sourcing and contracts support role. You will assist with contract drafting, redlining, data collection, RFP support, and supplier coordination under the guidance of senior team members and Legal.

The role offers exposure to the sourcing lifecycle, helps develop analytical and communication skills, and provides opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to value for clients.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Interest in contract review, sourcing, negotiation, or supply chain functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify basic trends.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract drafting, redlining, and document preparation under the direction of senior team members.
• Support negotiation preparation by organizing materials, summarizing information, and capturing discussion points.
• Gather data and basic market insights to support sourcing strategy development.
• Assist in creating and distributing RFPs and collecting supplier responses.
• Coordinate scheduling for supplier meetings, clinical evaluations, and internal discussions.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, workflows, and templates using established tools and systems.
• Support contract maintenance activities by preparing updates, tracking changes, and validating information.
• Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and track next steps for internal and supplier discussions.
• Provide general administrative and project support across sourcing activities.
• Build foundational communication and relationship-management skills by interacting professionally with suppliers and internal partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational abilities

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Relevant degree preferred

No prior experience required

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. Summary: In this role, you will support sourcing and contracting activities that help reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value for clients. You will assist with contract drafting, redlining, and negotiation preparation while learning sourcing fundamentals under the guidance of senior team members and Legal. You will contribute to various stages of the sourcing lifecycle—including data collection, RFP support, supplier coordination, and contract documentation—while developing essential skills in analysis, communication, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract drafting, redlining, and document preparation under the direction of senior team members.
• Support negotiation preparation by organizing materials, summarizing information, and capturing discussion points.
• Gather data and basic market insights to support sourcing strategy development.
• Assist in creating and distributing RFPs and collecting supplier responses.
• Coordinate scheduling for supplier meetings, clinical evaluations, and internal discussions.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, workflows, and templates using established tools and systems.
• Support contract maintenance activities by preparing updates, tracking changes, and validating information.
• Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and track next steps for internal and supplier discussions.
• Provide general administrative and project support across sourcing activities.
• Build foundational communication and relationship-management skills by interacting professionally with suppliers and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Interest in contract review, sourcing, negotiation, or supply chain functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify basic trends.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; and Centennial, CO. Willingness to travel.

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 $59,600.00 to $101,200.00. 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.

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.