Hybrid Healthcare Sourcing & Contracts Leader

Vizient; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX seeks a seasoned contract strategist to develop customized contract strategies for complex contracting needs and to lead negotiations with clients and suppliers. You will analyze cost data and identify savings opportunities while collaborating across teams to ensure client goals are met.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office (Irving, TX) and occasional travel. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Healthcare/Pharmacy are preferred, with a current salary range

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5+ years in Healthcare, Clinical or Pharmacy.
• Expertise in drafting, redlining, and negotiating complex terms.
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized contract strategies and recommendations for complex contracting needs, including physician & clinical preference, purchased services, and capital.
• Lead negotiations with legal, clients, and suppliers to establish contract terms and conditions, build consensus, and execute agreements that meet business objectives.
• Prepare and analyze requests for proposals to evaluate options and develop contracting recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external clients to develop contracts that address specific requirements and complex sourcing needs.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives for large or complex client accounts and projects using advance knowledge of client and supplier needs.
• Analyze and interpret cost and utilization data to identify savings opportunities, recommend process improvements, and engage analytical resources as needed.
• Monitor contract compliance with terms and conditions to support achievement of anticipated cost savings and program objectives.
• Support supplier relationships by coordinating product cross-references, in-services, trials, and resolution of product-related issues.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies that effectively convey recommendations, successes, opportunities, and challenges to clients and other audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, including supporting engagement with senior leaders and providing guidance to team members as needed.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare Administration/Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Vizient in Irving, TX seeks a seasoned contract strategist to develop customized contract strategies for complex contracting needs and to lead negotiations with clients and suppliers. You will analyze cost data and identify savings opportunities while collaborating across teams to ensure client goals are met.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office (Irving, TX) and occasional travel. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Healthcare/Pharmacy are preferred, with a current salary range