Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Associate

Vizient, Inc.; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 77,400 - 135,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a sourcing professional to help develop and execute contracting strategies that cut spend, boost efficiency, and deliver value for clients.

You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under guidance, supporting the full sourcing lifecycle from data analysis to supplier engagement and contract maintenance, while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain, legal studies, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant healthcare sourcing and contracting experience preferred.
• Experience in contract review, redlining, or negotiation support.
• Strong data analysis and trend identification abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder alignment skills.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation support

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a sourcing professional to help develop and execute contracting strategies that cut spend, boost efficiency, and deliver value for clients.

You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under guidance, supporting the full sourcing lifecycle from data analysis to supplier engagement and contract maintenance, while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.