Non-Acute Spend & Contracts Lead

Vizient, Inc; Irving (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking an implementation lead for NonAcute contracts to coordinate activation, analyze spend and pricing opportunities, and support successful onboarding for our clients.

You will partner with clients, suppliers, distributors and internal teams to resolve challenges, optimize pricing tiers, maintain contract data and drive measurable cost savings while enhancing the client experience. This role requires strong project management, Excel proficiency, and willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, supply chain, healthcare distribution, or supplier operations required.
• Experience supporting health system supply chain functions, including materials management, supply expense management, or contract optimization preferred.
• Knowledge of contract pricing processes, supplier relationships, and distribution operations preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, distributors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and critical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple implementation and contract connection projects for Vizient NonAcute clients.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, distributors, suppliers, account executives, and internal business partners.
• Partner with Account Executives and analysts to review contract, cost, and tier analyses and develop implementation plans.
• Prepare and submit contract activation documentation, including Online Tier Activation (OTA), Letter of Commitment (LOC), Letter of Participation (LOP), and Contract Price Activation (CPA) requests.
• Monitor contract activation progress and follow up with suppliers and distributors to ensure contract connections and pricing tiers are completed accurately.
• Resolve contract request denials, pricing discrepancies, and implementation exceptions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings to assess implementation needs and support service strategies with Account Executives.
• Respond to client inquiries, conduct research, and provide timely issue resolution related to contracts, pricing, and implementation activities.
• Maintain accurate client membership records and contract data to support successful implementations and ongoing operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve implementation processes, strengthen client outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking an implementation lead for NonAcute contracts to coordinate activation, analyze spend and pricing opportunities, and support successful onboarding for our clients.

You will partner with clients, suppliers, distributors and internal teams to resolve challenges, optimize pricing tiers, maintain contract data and drive measurable cost savings while enhancing the client experience. This role requires strong project management, Excel proficiency, and willingness to travel to