Senior Supply Chain Program & Operations Partner

Vizient•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as an embedded supply chain advisor within Vizient’s National Operations Center (NOC), partnering with client Supply Chain Operations teams to strengthen operational performance, improve processes, and support strategic initiatives. Use operational metrics, spend analysis, and purchasing compliance insights to identify improvement opportunities, resolve complex operational challenges, and coordinate solutions across client teams, the National Procurement Center (NPC), and other Vizient resources. Independently manage assigned programs and operational workstreams, influence cross-functional collaboration, and support continuous improvement while maintaining alignment with established governance and operational standards. The role is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, follows a hybrid model of three days per week in the office, and requires willingness to travel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience independently managing complex operational workstreams, resolving issues, and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience interpreting operational metrics, spend data, purchasing compliance, and workflow trends.
Experience supporting operational improvement initiatives, process documentation, technology adoption, and implementation of approved solutions.
Advanced AI proficiency, including applying AI tools to complex business challenges, critically evaluating outputs, and promoting effective and responsible AI adoption.
Strong communication, relationship management, training, and documentation skills, with the ability to engage clients, internal teams, and suppliers effectively.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare supply chain operations, procurement processes, purchase order management, supplier coordination, and financial controls.
Familiarity with procurement, supply chain, or inventory management technologies such as Oracle Cloud, Workday, GHX, Wavemark, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Analyze operational metrics, spend trends, purchasing compliance, and workflows with client Supply Chain teams to identify improvement opportunities and support performance goals.
Coordinate procurement, supply chain, and inventory technology optimization initiatives, including process enhancements, system adoption, and end-user training.
Lead assigned operational improvement workstreams, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, secure appropriate approvals, and drive implementation of approved solutions.
Strengthen financial controls and spend visibility by promoting purchase order utilization, purchasing compliance, and established procurement processes.
Execute assigned procurement activities, including inventory substitute orders, no-charge purchase orders for trial items, and recurring purchase orders in coordination with relevant teams.
Participate in client Supply Chain operational meetings, technology governance initiatives, and cross-functional forums to support alignment, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
Support supplier-related initiatives and high-spend category activities through operational analysis, coordination, and collaboration with appropriate teams.
Maintain effective relationships with client leadership, Purchasing, Finance, Accounts Payable, Capital Management, IT, Vizient NOC and NPC teams, and suppliers while adhering to established governance and organizational responsibilities.
Independently manage assigned operational programs, projects, and analytical activities, leveraging subject-matter expertise and influencing outcomes without direct supervisory authority.
Apply advanced AI capabilities to enhance operational analysis, decision-making, communication, and process improvements while evaluating outputs for accuracy, relevance, and responsible use.