Sustainability Senior Program Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare, Vizient, Inc, is seeking a Sustainability Senior Program Manager to advance sustainability operations with supplier partners. This role involves managing sustainable program operations, optimizing contracts, and promoting environmental considerations within procurement processes. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree in Environmental Sustainability and experience in sustainability-focused roles. This position is full-time, based in Irving, TX, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ relevant experience in a sustainability position.
• Experience working for a healthcare supplier preferred.
• Ability to handle complex tasks with strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability program processes and ensure goal alignment.
• Foster collaboration among suppliers through the Sustainability Supplier Task Force.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to integrate sustainability standards.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Negotiation

Sustainability Expertise

Education

Relevant degree in Environmental Sustainability

Job description

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Sustainability Senior Program Manager

Apply locations Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQ Chicago, IL 60607 Centennial, CO 80111 time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id 30578R

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves . We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and advancing sustainability operations with supplier partners, facilitating collaborative engagement, and ensuring 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. You will also promote internal and / or external program optimization to deliver client and / or supplier value (e.g. sales enablement, revenue growth, contract utilization).

Responsibilities:

• Manages sustainability program, processes, and procedures to ensure successful execution and goal alignment.

• Facilitate the Sustainability Supplier Task Force, fostering collaboration and accountability among suppliers to support a more resilient and sustainable healthcare supply chain.

• Request, collect, and manage sustainability-related product and corporate data from suppliers to inform environmentally preferred purchasing decisions.

• Support bid development and RFP processes by evaluating sustainability criteria and collaborating with sourcing teams to ensure the inclusion of environmental performance standards.

• Assist in negotiating supplier contracts to integrate sustainability expectations and standards.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including sourcing, contract services, and client-facing stakeholders, to advance Vizient’s enterprise sustainability program.

• Provide strategic guidance and support to suppliers on best practices, expectations, and tools for environmental reporting and improvement.

• Supports contracting efforts by facilitating negotiations, driving contract utilization, and onboarding members into the sustainability program.

• Identifies business growth opportunities through outreach, market research, and targeting new member/supplier relationships.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Environmental Sustainability or related field preferred.

• 5 or more years’ relevant experience working in a sustainability focused position required.

• Ability to handle complex tasks while maintaining strong, communicative relationships with multiple suppliers, clients, and / or distributors.

• Experience working for a healthcare supplier highly preferred.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has 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

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.

Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.

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