Sourcing & Contracts Associate (Hybrid)

Vizient, Inc.; Irving, Chicago, Centennial (TX, IL, CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is hiring an Associate Sourcing Executive to support contracting and sourcing activities in Irving, TX, with occasional assignments to Chicago or Centennial offices.

You will assist with contract drafting, redlining, and RFP support while learning sourcing fundamentals from senior team members and Legal. The role emphasizes data gathering, supplier coordination, and stakeholder collaboration in a hybrid work environment, requiring strong analytical and communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 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.

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

Organizational abilities

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is hiring an Associate Sourcing Executive to support contracting and sourcing activities in Irving, TX, with occasional assignments to Chicago or Centennial offices.

You will assist with contract drafting, redlining, and RFP support while learning sourcing fundamentals from senior team members and Legal. The role emphasizes data gathering, supplier coordination, and stakeholder collaboration in a hybrid work environment, requiring strong analytical and communication skills and a