Sourcing Executive- KP-

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Summary :

In this role, you will be a strategic sourcing resource, dedicated to delivering best in class contracting strategies and expertise that result in supply chain cost reductions. You will accomplish this by contributing in all aspects of supply chain strategic sourcing processes including opportunity identification, strategy building, contract development, negotiations, documentation, and implementation. You will develop a customer-specific contract strategy to reduce spending, improve operational efficiencies, maximize delivered value, and ultimately achieve a higher level of member satisfaction by becoming a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities :

• Thorough understanding of core sourcing processes including market research.
• Development of contracting strategy and requirements, administration of bid processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, Auctions), customer / committee interaction, and ongoing contract management.
• Improve existing agreements by interpreting financial analysis and market trends to formulate contract strategy recommendations.
• Recommend strategy improvements utilizing financial analysis and market data.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, including the ability to comprehend complex business and legal contract terms and conditions and the ability to draft amendments and contract language.
• Identify contractual risks and propose alternate language toward a solution.
• Formulate a clear vision and articulate steps to achieve the negotiation objectives for the assigned category.
• Communicate successes, opportunities for improvements, and challenges to leadership and key hospital stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of contract pricing by conducting supply chain activities necessary to achieve cost savings.
• Develop project plans to meet savings goals.
• Conduct ongoing price monitoring and contract maintenance to ensure relevant pricing.
• Maintain strong business relationships with manufacturers across all product lines.
• Develop strong relationships with member key stakeholders.

Qualifications :

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 :

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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.