Associate Sourcing Executive
Vizient
Chicago, IL0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Patient careMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- Operations
- Work
- Hybrid in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations85%Microsoft Office38%Patient care2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This role supports sourcing and contracting activities to reduce spend, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value for clients. You will assist with contract drafting, redlining, and negotiation preparation while learning sourcing fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with contract drafting, redlining, and document preparation.
- 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, clinical evaluations, and internal discussions.
- Maintain sourcing documentation, workflows, and templates.
- Support contract maintenance activities by preparing updates, tracking changes, and validating information.
- Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and track next steps.
- Provide general administrative and project support across sourcing activities.
- Build communication and relationship-management skills by interacting professionally with suppliers and internal partners.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or related field).
- 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.
- This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office (Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; Nashville, TN; and Centennial, CO).