Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Leader

Vizient; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Vizient in Tulsa, OK is seeking a lead strategic sourcing and implementation resource to drive best-in-class contracting strategies and cost reductions for a clinically driven regional aggregation group in the Northeast. You will guide opportunity identification, strategy building, contract development, negotiations, and implementation.

You will develop aggregation-specific contract strategies to reduce spending, improve operational efficiency, and maximize value, while building credibility with

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• MBA or master’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in contracting, contract management or supply chain.
• Ability to think critically and effectively present information using Microsoft tools.
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Healthcare contracting background with experience in successful contract negotiations preferred.
• Must possess strong relationship-building and strategic partnering skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and engage stakeholders to meet savings goals and business objectives through contracting strategies.
• Develop customized contract strategy recommendations for complex contracting needs to reduce spend and improve efficiencies.
• Conduct and interpret financial analysis, market trends, and consult with subject matter experts to formulate contract recommendations.
• Monitor prices and contract maintenance using Vizient benchmarking tools for negotiations.
• Work with health-system stakeholders to identify new savings opportunities.
• Identify gaps in contracting portfolio to ensure realization of engagement value.
• Present savings initiatives and conduct updates at engagement meetings.
• Create strong relationships with suppliers and internal/external customers across product/service lines.
• Conduct the bid process and generate RFPs and negotiate terms.
• Coordinate with legal, analytics, and aptitude sourcing platform teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

MBA or master's degree

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient in Tulsa, OK is seeking a lead strategic sourcing and implementation resource to drive best-in-class contracting strategies and cost reductions for a clinically driven regional aggregation group in the Northeast. You will guide opportunity identification, strategy building, contract development, negotiations, and implementation.

You will develop aggregation-specific contract strategies to reduce spending, improve operational efficiency, and maximize value, while building credibility with