Associate Sourcing Executive
About The Position
In this role, you will support sourcing and contracting activities that help reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value for clients. You will assist with contract drafting, redlining, and negotiation preparation while learning sourcing fundamentals under the guidance of senior team members and Legal. You will contribute to various stages of the sourcing lifecycle-including data collection, RFP support, supplier coordination, and contract documentation-while developing essential skills in analysis, communication, and stakeholder collaboration.
Requirements
- Relevant degree preferred. Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
- No prior experience required.
- Interest in contract review, sourcing, negotiation, or supply chain functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with data and identify basic trends.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities.
- 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; Centennial, CO; and Cape Girardeau, MO.
- Willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Assist with contract drafting, redlining, and document preparation under the direction of senior team members.
- Support negotiation preparation by organizing materials, summarizing information, and capturing discussion points.
- Gather data and basic market insights to support sourcing strategy development.
- Assist in creating and distributing RFPs and collecting supplier responses.
- Coordinate scheduling for supplier meetings, demos, and internal discussions.
- Maintain sourcing documentation, workflows, and templates using established tools and systems.
- Support contract maintenance activities by preparing updates, tracking changes, and validating information.
- Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and track next steps for internal and supplier discussions.
- Provide general administrative and project support across sourcing activities.
- Build foundational communication and relationship-management skills by interacting professionally with suppliers and internal partners.
Benefits
- Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
- This position is also incentive eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
