Strategic Sourcing Executive - Hybrid, Negotiation & Contracts

Vizient, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a sourcing and contracting professional to support development and execution of strategies that reduce spend and improve efficiency. You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under senior guidance, participate in RFPs, and collaborate with clients and suppliers to strengthen stakeholder management.

Experience with PPI/Clinical category is valued. The role is hybrid with three in-office days weekly across multiple locations, including Nashville, and travel is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred; Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Foundational experience in contract review, redlining, or negotiation support preferred.

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

MS Office

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant degree (Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related)

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a sourcing and contracting professional to support development and execution of strategies that reduce spend and improve efficiency. You will draft, redline, and negotiate terms under senior guidance, participate in RFPs, and collaborate with clients and suppliers to strengthen stakeholder management.

Experience with PPI/Clinical category is valued. The role is hybrid with three in-office days weekly across multiple locations, including Nashville, and travel is required.