Sourcing Executive - Clinical/Healthcare

Vizient; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX is seeking a sourcing professional to contribute to strategy development and execution, reducing spend and improving operations. You will help craft, redline, and negotiate contract terms under senior guidance while supporting the full sourcing lifecycle from data analysis to supplier engagement and contract maintenance.

In this role you will collaborate with internal teams and clients, elevate complex negotiation items to senior leadership, and travel as needed to support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Clinical, Healthcare, MedSurg or Pharmaceutical fields.
• Foundational experience in contract review, redlining, or negotiation support.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills for stakeholder alignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and redlining contract terms under senior guidance.
• Participate in supplier negotiations by preparing materials and summarizing issues.
• Support alignment between clients, suppliers, and internal teams with documentation.
• Ensure contract documents reflect updates and adhere to standards.
• Elevate complex negotiation items to senior sourcing executives for guidance.
• Contribute to sourcing strategies by analyzing data and supplier information.
• Assist in RFP creation, distribution, and initial evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier communications and scheduling for sourcing activities.
• Support contract maintenance activities, including amendments and renewals.
• Prepare communication materials summarizing sourcing progress and updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Healthcare

Job description

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees and instill an environment where you feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute your unique skills and talents while living and working as your authentic self. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Our people make all the difference in our success.

Summary

In this role, you will support the development and execution of sourcing and contracting strategies that reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value for clients. You will participate in drafting, redlining, and negotiating contract terms under the guidance of senior team members and Legal, building foundational skills in complex negotiations. You will assist across the full sourcing lifecycle—from data analysis and RFP preparation to supplier engagement, negotiation support, and contract maintenance—while collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers to strengthen your sourcing, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and redlining contract terms and conditions under the direction of senior team members and Legal.
• Participate in supplier negotiations by preparing materials, summarizing issues, and contributing to discussions.
• Support alignment between clients, suppliers, and internal teams by gathering information and documenting updates.
• Ensure contract documents reflect agreed updates and adhere to established standards.
• Elevate complex or sensitive negotiation items to senior sourcing executives for guidance.
• Contribute to sourcing strategies by collecting and analyzing data, market insights, and supplier information.
• Assist in RFP creation, distribution, bid collection, and initial evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier communications and scheduling for sourcing activities.
• Support contract maintenance activities, including amendments, renewals, and pricing validations.
• Prepare communication materials summarizing sourcing progress, opportunities, and supplier updates.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience with Clinical or Healthcare or MedSurg or Pharmaceutical required.
• Foundational experience in contract review, redlining, or negotiation support required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify trends.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, which are critical for facilitating supplier discussions, clearly articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among internal stakeholders and clients throughout the sourcing and negotiation process.
• 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.

Career Framework

Professional - Staff Associate (P2)

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 $77,400.00 to $135,400.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Benefits

• Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers