Sourcing Executive

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 support the development and execution of sourcing and contracting strategies that reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value for clients. You will participate in drafting, redlining, and negotiating contract terms under the guidance of senior team members and Legal, building foundational skills in complex negotiations. You will assist across the full sourcing lifecycle—from data analysis and RFP preparation to supplier engagement, negotiation support, and contract maintenance—while collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers to strengthen your sourcing, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities. Responsibilities: Assist in drafting and redlining contract terms and conditions under the direction of senior team members and Legal. Participate in supplier negotiations by preparing materials, summarizing issues, and contributing to discussions. Support alignment between clients, suppliers, and internal teams by gathering information and documenting updates. Ensure contract documents reflect agreed updates and adhere to established standards. Elevate complex or sensitive negotiation items to senior sourcing executives for guidance. Contribute to sourcing strategies by collecting and analyzing data, market insights, and supplier information. Assist in RFP creation, distribution, bid collection, and initial evaluations. Coordinate supplier communications and scheduling for sourcing activities. Support contract maintenance activities, including amendments, renewals, and pricing validations. Prepare communication materials summarizing sourcing progress, opportunities, and supplier updates. Qualifications: Relevant degree preferred. Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred. 2 or more years of relevant experience required. Foundational experience in contract review, redlining, or negotiation support preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify trends. Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, which are critical for facilitating supplier discussions, clearly articulating contract changes, and ensuring alignment among internal stakeholders and clients throughout the sourcing and negotiation process. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; and Centennial, CO. 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: 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. Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living. Click here for Vizient Careers Home Page.