Program Services Manager

Vizient • Chicago, IL

43d

About The Position

In this role, you will be a strategic sourcing and implementation resource, dedicated to delivering best in class contracting strategies and expertise that result in supply chain cost reductions for a clinically driven regional aggregation group in the Northeast. You will also develop an aggregation group-specific contract strategy to reduce spending and create savings solutions, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize delivered value.

Requirements

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience required.
• Ability to think critically and effectively present information in a summary fashion utilizing Microsoft tools required.

Nice To Haves

• Health care contracting background with experience in successful contract negotiations preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and strategic partnering skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and engage appropriate internal and external stakeholders to meet savings goals and business objectives through a variety of contracting strategies.
• Conduct and interpret financial analysis, market trends, and consult with subject matter experts to formulate contract strategy recommendations.
• Conduct ongoing price monitoring and contract maintenance utilizing Vizient benchmarking tools to review existing agreement market relevance and pricing for negotiations.
• Work with health-system stakeholders and teammates to identify new savings and contracting opportunities.
• Identify gaps in contracting portfolio to ensure realization of engagement value.
• Manage the bid process and generate Request for Proposals (RFP's) based on customer input and best practices, work with suppliers on specific terms and conditions and pricing to achieve market relevant value.
• Work independently with legal team to negotiate terms and conditions of complex contracts (e.g., physician preference, clinical preference, purchase services, capital), building consensus and executing to meet the needs of members, suppliers, and Vizient.
• Cultivate and build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders such as legal, analytics, backend systems, and the team supporting aptitude sourcing platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees