Sourcing Executive

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Summary:

In this role, you will coordinate and support contracting and sourcing activities that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and enhanced value for clients. You will analyze supplier proposals and spend data, develop contract strategy recommendations, and collaborate with Legal and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely contract execution. You will manage sourcing and cost-savings projects, prepare data-driven insights, and deliver clear communications that inform recommendations and outcomes. You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients while upholding Vizient’s commitment to integrity, transparency, and service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate preparation, review, and routing of client-specific contracts and related documentation.

• Develop customized contract strategy recommendations to reduce spend and maximize delivered value.

• Collaborate with Legal to negotiate contract terms and conditions and support consensus-building among clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Analyze supplier proposals and requests for proposals to inform sourcing recommendations.

• Manage sourcing and cost-savings projects from initiation through completion, adjusting approach based on client and supplier needs.

• Ensure contract compliance with agreed terms to achieve cost-savings targets.

• Maintain accurate contract data and records to support audit readiness and operational transparency.

• Collect, validate, and analyze client spend, supplier, and market data to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.

• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate sourcing performance, recommendations, and results.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to calculate, interpret, and present cost-savings opportunities.

• Ability to negotiate contract terms in collaboration with Legal.

• Proficiency in developing reports, dashboards, and visualizations.

• 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.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

• Familiarity with sourcing, contracting, or procurement processes preferred.

• Experience supporting vendor relationship activities preferred.

• This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; and Chicago, IL.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

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.