Value Analysis Manager - Supply Assurance

Vizient; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient seeks a Value Analysis Manager to lead and coordinate value analysis and supply assurance activities across clinical, operational, and financial objectives. The role focuses on ensuring product availability, evaluating replacements, and reducing total cost of care through evidence-based product evaluations.

The position requires independent leadership of complex initiatives, collaboration with clinical and supply chain stakeholders, and a data-driven approach to improve utilization and

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare, consulting, Value Analysis, program management, governance, healthcare technology, digital health, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead Value Analysis and supply assurance activities.
• Manage shortages, back-orders, recalls, discontinued products and standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinicians, operations, finance and supply chain to drive evidence-based decisions.
• Organize Value Analysis committees, huddles and governance processes.
• Evaluate new products, conducts trials and implements approved solutions.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to support assessment, research and reporting.

Skills

Value Analysis

Supply Chain

Healthcare Industry

Data Analytics

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Healthcare systems

Job description

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

The Value Analysis Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating Value Analysis and supply assurance activities that support clinical, operational, and financial objectives across the healthcare organization. This role is a critical component of maintaining hospital operations by helping ensure the availability of products and supplies needed to support patient care. The Value Analysis Manager responds to supply shortages, back-orders, recalls, product discontinuations, and other disruptions, working with clinical, operational, and supply chain stakeholders to identify timely and appropriate solutions.

This role also manages the evaluation and implementation of new products, supply standardization initiatives, product conversions, and technology assessments. Leveraging data analytics, Value Analysis methodologies, program management tools, and evidence-based clinical literature, the Value Analysis Manager partners with clinical, strategic sourcing/supply chain, finance, and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities that improve quality, optimize utilization, and reduce total cost of care.

The Value Analysis Manager independently leads complex initiatives, influences cross-functional decision-making, and serves as a subject matter expert in Value Analysis, supply assurance, and evidence-based product evaluation.

Responsibilities

Value Analysis Coordination & Governance

Serve as the primary point of coordination for new product requests, urgent one-time-use requests, and supply assurance concerns, ensuring compliance with established Value Analysis processes.

Independently manage day-to-day Value Analysis and supply assurance activities related to shortages, back-orders, recalls, discontinued products, product standardization, clinical utilization optimization, quality improvement, and cost reduction.

Partner with clinical, physician, operational, finance, and supply chain leaders to facilitate multidisciplinary Value Analysis teams and governance processes.

Organize, prepare, facilitate, and document supply assurance huddles, Value Analysis committee meetings and project activities.

Help identify and evaluate alternative products, suppliers, and clinical solutions when supply disruptions may affect patient care or hospital operations.

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

Analyze and integrate clinical, financial, utilization, quality, and supply chain data to identify shortages, supply risks, opportunities for standardization, savings, and improved patient outcomes.

Research, evaluate, and synthesize peer-reviewed clinical evidence, regulatory information, and market intelligence to support objective product and technology recommendations.

Develop product evaluation criteria and independently coordinate product trials, clinical evaluations, and implementation activities for approved products, supplies, equipment, and services.

Implementation & Operational Execution

Lead product conversion initiatives, including vendor market share changes, implementation planning, stakeholder communication, and performance monitoring.

Support timely implementation of supply assurance solutions, including product substitutions, temporary alternatives, and other mitigation strategies.

Develop, maintain, and improve Value Analysis policies, procedures, workflows, and documentation that support organizational objectives and operational continuity.

Coordinate education related to Value Analysis processes, product evaluations, supply chain initiatives, and evidence-based decision making.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Organizational Representation

Represent Value Analysis and supply assurance on multidisciplinary committees, project teams, and organizational initiatives.

Build collaborative relationships with physicians, clinicians, vendors, supply chain partners, and operational leaders to facilitate consensus and drive adoption of approved solutions.

Communicate supply risks, recommendations, decisions, and implementation plans clearly to stakeholders across the organization.

AI-Enabled Responsibilities

Apply AI-enabled tools to support assessment activities, research, analysis, presentation development, and creation of deliverables while independently validating outputs for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organizational and business objectives.

Qualifications

Relevant degree preferred.

5+ years of experience in healthcare, consulting, Value Analysis, program management, governance, healthcare technology, digital health, or related fields.

Experience