Strategic Sourcing Associate - PeriOp & PPI Contracts

Vizient; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a talented sourcing and contract professional to develop and execute strategies that reduce spend and improve client value. You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under guidance, supporting the full sourcing lifecycle from data analysis to supplier engagement and contract maintenance.

The role follows a hybrid work model with three days on-site at Vizient offices in Illinois, Texas, or Colorado, or at client locations such as Worcester, MA, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare sourcing and contracting preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven mindset.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities for supplier discussions and stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, redline, and negotiate contract terms under guidance from senior team members and Legal.
• Participate in supplier negotiations by preparing materials and contributing to discussions.
• Gather information and document updates to align clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ensure contract documents reflect updates and adhere to standards.
• Escalate complex negotiation items to senior sourcing executives for guidance.
• Contribute to sourcing strategies by analyzing data, market insights, and supplier information.
• Assist in RFP creation, bidding, and initial evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier communications for sourcing activities.
• Support contract maintenance, amendments, renewals, and pricing validations.
• Prepare materials summarizing sourcing progress and supplier updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Multitasking

Education

Business/ Supply Chain/ Legal Studies/ Healthcare Administration degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient is seeking a talented sourcing and contract professional to develop and execute strategies that reduce spend and improve client value. You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under guidance, supporting the full sourcing lifecycle from data analysis to supplier engagement and contract maintenance.

The role follows a hybrid work model with three days on-site at Vizient offices in Illinois, Texas, or Colorado, or at client locations such as Worcester, MA, with travel as needed.