Healthcare Sourcing Executive — Contracts & Negotiation

Vizient; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a detail‑oriented sourcing professional to support development and execution of contracting strategies that reduce spend and improve client value. You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under senior guidance, participating across the full sourcing lifecycle from data analysis to supplier engagement and contract maintenance.

You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to strengthen sourcing, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities, while

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with Clinical or Healthcare or MedSurg or Pharmaceutical required.
• Foundational experience in contract review, redlining, or negotiation support required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify trends.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, which are critical for facilitating supplier discussions and aligning internal stakeholders and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Hybrid work model with three days per week in office; locations Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Centennial, CO.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and redlining contract terms and conditions under the direction of senior team members and Legal.
• Participate in supplier negotiations by preparing materials, summarizing issues, and contributing to discussions.
• Support alignment between clients, suppliers, and internal teams by gathering information and documenting updates.
• Ensure contract documents reflect agreed updates and adhere to established standards.
• Elevate complex or sensitive negotiation items to senior sourcing executives for guidance.
• Contribute to sourcing strategies by collecting and analyzing data, market insights, and supplier information.
• Assist in RFP creation, distribution, bid collection, and initial evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier communications and scheduling for sourcing activities.
• Support contract maintenance activities, including amendments, renewals, and pricing validations.
• Prepare communication materials summarizing sourcing progress, opportunities, and supplier updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a detail‑oriented sourcing professional to support development and execution of contracting strategies that reduce spend and improve client value. You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under senior guidance, participating across the full sourcing lifecycle from data analysis to supplier engagement and contract maintenance.

You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to strengthen sourcing, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities, while