Strategic Spend & Contracts Implementation Lead

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 59,600 - 101,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a professional to lead the implementation and optimization of NonAcute contracts for Vizient clients.

You will coordinate contract connections, analyze spend and pricing opportunities, and support onboarding to ensure smooth activations. You will build relationships with clients, distributors, suppliers, and internal teams, reviewing contract and cost analyses with Account Executives to craft effective implementation plans.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, supply chain, healthcare distribution, or supplier operations required.
• Experience supporting health system supply chain functions, including materials management, supply expense management, or contract optimization preferred.
• Knowledge of contract pricing processes, supplier relationships, and distribution operations preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, distributors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and critical problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple implementation and contract connection projects for Vizient NonAcute clients.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, distributors, suppliers, account executives, and internal business partners.
• Partner with Account Executives and analysts to review contract, cost, and tier analyses and develop implementation plans.
• Prepare and submit contract activation documentation, including OTA, LOC, LOP, and CPA requests.
• Monitor contract activation progress and follow up with suppliers and distributors to ensure contract connections and pricing tiers are completed accurately.
• Resolve contract request denials, pricing discrepancies, and implementation exceptions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings to assess implementation needs and support service strategies with Account Executives.
• Respond to client inquiries, conduct research, and provide timely issue resolution related to contracts, pricing, and implementation activities.
• Maintain accurate client membership records and contract data to support successful implementations and ongoing operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve implementation processes, strengthen client outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Critical problem‑solving

Project management

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a professional to lead the implementation and optimization of NonAcute contracts for Vizient clients.

You will coordinate contract connections, analyze spend and pricing opportunities, and support onboarding to ensure smooth activations. You will build relationships with clients, distributors, suppliers, and internal teams, reviewing contract and cost analyses with Account Executives to craft effective implementation plans.