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Sourcing Executive - Med/Surg Distribution
full-timeCentennial, Cape Girardeau, Irving, Chicago$77k - $135k

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Location

Centennial, Cape Girardeau, Irving, Chicago

Salary

$77k - $135k

Type

full-time

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Summary:

In this role, you will develop customized contract strategy recommendations within Med/Surg distribution to reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, and maximize delivered value for clients. You will manage contracting initiatives across the full lifecycle, partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to support custom contracting, distribution-related agreements, and advisory services. You will apply analytical insight, contracting expertise, and relationship-building skills to deliver cost savings, support revenue growth, and strengthen client satisfaction in a dynamic healthcare sourcing environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and execution of customized Med/Surg sourcing, contracting, product, and distribution strategies to help reduce client spend and improve operational efficiency.

  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders.

  • Prepare and analyze requests for proposals to support sourcing recommendations.

  • Manage assigned cost savings projects from initiation through completion.

  • Ensure contracts align with compliance requirements to achieve intended savings outcomes.

  • Analyze and interpret cost data to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.

  • Support vendor relationship activities, including product trials, in-services, and issue resolution.

  • Consult with team leaders to determine when additional analytical support is required.

  • Design and deliver communications outlining recommendations, results, and risks to stakeholders.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree preferred.

  • 2 or more years of relevant experience required.

  • Experience in sourcing, contracting, supply chain, or distribution within healthcare preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage projects independently.

  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret cost and performance data.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to collaborate across cross-functional, matrixed teams.

  • Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • 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 $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Contract Strategy Recommendations,Spend Reduction,Operational Efficiency,Contracting Initiatives,Lifecycle Management,Analytical Insight,Cost Savings,Revenue Growth,Vendor Relationship Activities,Negotiation,Proposal Analysis,Stakeholder Management,Relationship Building,Communication Skills,Data Interpretation,Project Management

About Vizient

Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers. Vizient offers proprietary data and analytics to deliver unique clinical and operational insights and a contract portfolio representing $156 billion in annual purchasing volume enabling the delivery of cost-effective care. With its acquisition of Kaufman Hall in 2024, Vizient expanded its advisory services to help providers achieve financial, clinical and operational excellence. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vizient has offices throughout the United States. Learn more at www.vizientinc.com.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Business Consulting and Services

What you'll do

  • The role involves developing customized contract strategy recommendations within Med/Surg distribution to reduce client spend and improve operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracting initiatives, negotiating terms, preparing RFPs, and analyzing cost data to identify savings opportunities.

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What does a Sourcing Executive - Med/Surg Distribution do at Vizient?

As a Sourcing Executive - Med/Surg Distribution at Vizient, you will: the role involves developing customized contract strategy recommendations within Med/Surg distribution to reduce client spend and improve operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracting initiatives, negotiating terms, preparing RFPs, and analyzing cost data to identify savings opportunities..

Why join Vizient as a Sourcing Executive - Med/Surg Distribution?

Vizient is a leading Business Consulting and Services company. The Sourcing Executive - Med/Surg Distribution role offers competitive compensation.

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