Sourcing & Contracts Associate

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a contract sourcing assistant to support drafting, redlining, and negotiation prep under guidance from senior team members. You will help collect data, prepare RFPs, coordinate supplier meetings, and maintain documentation across sourcing activities.

You will learn sourcing fundamentals while developing communication and stakeholder collaboration skills in a hybrid environment with offices in Irving, Chicago, and Centennial. Travel is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred (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.
• This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; and Centennial, CO.
• Willingness to travel.

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

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Willingness to travel

Education

Relevant degree preferred: Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration

No prior experience required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a contract sourcing assistant to support drafting, redlining, and negotiation prep under guidance from senior team members. You will help collect data, prepare RFPs, coordinate supplier meetings, and maintain documentation across sourcing activities.

You will learn sourcing fundamentals while developing communication and stakeholder collaboration skills in a hybrid environment with offices in Irving, Chicago, and Centennial. Travel is expected as needed.