Consultant
Vizient, Inc
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $68,500 - $116,300 per year
About the role
- Develop project plans and engage appropriate internal and external stakeholders to meet savings goals and business objectives through a variety of contracting strategies.
- Evaluate client spend data to prioritize implementation of contracts based on highest savings opportunities before presenting a plan of priority to engagements.
- Conduct and interpret financial analysis, market trends, and consult with subject matter experts to formulate contract strategy recommendations, and review existing agreement market relevance and pricing for negotiations.
- Create strong relationships with suppliers, and internal and external customers across all product and service lines, conduct the bid process and generate Request for Proposals (RFP’s), and work with suppliers on specific terms, conditions, and pricing to achieve market relevant value.
- Find strategies and cost savings to weather adversity and overcome new challenges facing our member hospitals.
Requirements
- Relevant degree preferred
- 2 or more years’ relevant experience working in a contracting, contract management or supply chain related role required
- Ability to think critically and present information utilizing Microsoft tools required
- Health care contracting background with experience in successful contract negotiations preferred
- Must possess strong organization, relationship-building, and strategic partnering skills.
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Incentives eligibility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysiscontract managementcontract negotiationsdata evaluationmarket trend analysissavings strategy developmentRequest for Proposals (RFP)contracting strategiescost savings strategies
Soft Skills
critical thinkingrelationship-buildingorganizational skillsstrategic partneringcommunication skills
Certifications
relevant degree