Hybrid Sourcing & Contracts Associate

Vizient, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a contract sourcing support professional to assist with drafting, redlining, and negotiation preparation under guidance from senior team members and Legal.

You will contribute to data collection, RFP support, and supplier coordination while developing essential analytical and stakeholder collaboration skills. The role follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office, including Nashville, TN, and offers opportunities to learn sourcing fundamentals and grow within

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 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

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

multitasking

Education

Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Legal Studies/Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a contract sourcing support professional to assist with drafting, redlining, and negotiation preparation under guidance from senior team members and Legal.

You will contribute to data collection, RFP support, and supplier coordination while developing essential analytical and stakeholder collaboration skills. The role follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office, including Nashville, TN, and offers opportunities to learn sourcing fundamentals and grow within