Sustainability Senior Program Manager

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare procurement is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainability operations and enhance supplier collaboration. The role involves managing sustainability programs, supporting contract negotiations, and driving environmental performance standards within the healthcare supply chain. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Sustainability and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in healthcare.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a sustainability-focused position.
• Ability to manage complex tasks with strong relationships across stakeholders.
• Experience in healthcare supply preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability programs and ensure alignment with goals.
• Facilitate collaboration among suppliers for a sustainable supply chain.
• Support bid development by evaluating sustainability criteria.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree in Environmental Sustainability

Job description

Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and advancing sustainability operations with supplier partners, facilitating collaborative engagement, and ensuring the integration of environmental considerations into procurement and contracting processes. You will develop and manage sustainable program operations and quality assurance of high-impact sourcing programs that provide client value and drive contract commitment. Additionally, you will promote internal and external program optimization to deliver value to clients and suppliers, supporting sales enablement, revenue growth, and contract utilization.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage sustainability programs, processes, and procedures to ensure successful execution and alignment with goals.
2. Facilitate the Sustainability Supplier Task Force, fostering collaboration and accountability among suppliers to support a resilient and sustainable healthcare supply chain.
3. Request, collect, and manage sustainability-related product and corporate data from suppliers to inform environmentally preferred purchasing decisions.
4. Support bid development and RFP processes by evaluating sustainability criteria and collaborating with sourcing teams to include environmental performance standards.
5. Assist in negotiating supplier contracts to incorporate sustainability expectations and standards.
6. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including sourcing, contract services, and client-facing stakeholders, to advance Vizient’s enterprise sustainability program.
7. Provide strategic guidance and support to suppliers on best practices, expectations, and tools for environmental reporting and improvement.
8. Support contracting efforts by facilitating negotiations, driving contract utilization, and onboarding members into the sustainability program.
9. Identify business growth opportunities through outreach, market research, and targeting new member and supplier relationships.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Environmental Sustainability or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working in a sustainability-focused position.
• Ability to handle complex tasks while maintaining strong, communicative relationships with multiple suppliers, clients, and distributors.
• Experience working for a healthcare supplier is highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. This position is incentive eligible. Compensation considers skills, experience, organizational needs, and geographic factors. Hires typically fall below the top range.

Vizient offers a comprehensive benefits plan. Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected category by law.