Mgr, Analysts

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, is seeking a senior analyst team lead to support analytical and contracting functions across Sourcing Operations. You will guide day-to-day operations, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement in contract execution and data quality.

The role partners with business leaders and clients to balance priorities, develop talent, and deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with contract administration and amendments.
• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Healthcare contracting and data-driven decision-making knowledge.
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Access/SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day analyst team operations, including workload prioritization and project management.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance management.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand priorities and align resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in contracting operations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to promote quality and timely delivery.
• Present analyses and strategic recommendations to leadership and clients.
• Collaborate with technology and business teams to implement system enhancements.

Skills

People leadership

Contract administration

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

SQL

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 lead a team of analysts supporting analytical and contracting functions across multiple Sourcing Operations business units. You will provide strategic and operational leadership by managing team performance, developing talent, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement. You will collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional clients to balance priorities, ensure high-quality contract execution, and advance organizational objectives through effective planning, collaboration, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day analyst team operations, including workload prioritization, resource planning, project management, and performance against established service levels.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance management, career development, hiring, and onboarding.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand strategic priorities, anticipate contracting and analytical needs, and align team resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, contract quality, data quality, and team effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics to promote quality, productivity, and timely delivery.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex contracting activities, including amendments, contract interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including second-level reviews of complex contract analyses and amendments to promote accuracy and compliance.
• Lead contract amendment processes, including line-item changes, extensions, pricing updates, and contract language modifications.
• Present analyses, operational updates, and strategic recommendations to leadership and clients while fostering strong collaborative relationships.
• Partner with technology and business teams to implement system enhancements, process automation, and initiatives that improve contracting operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• People leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience with contract administration, contract amendments, and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of healthcare contracting, supply chain operations, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and client management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience driving operational improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Access, SQL, or other preferred analytical tools.

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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. 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

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.

Company Overview

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.

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