Onsite Senior Program Services Manager

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About the role

  • Senior Program Services Manager managing multi-disciplinary contracts for Vizient health systems. Driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a portfolio of multi-disciplinary contracts, applying advanced negotiation skills to structure and optimize complex terms and conditions
  • Drive category and portfolio strategy by gathering and incorporating client input from committees and task forces
  • Partner closely with the engagement team to secure the strongest Vizient price tiers, strengthen existing national agreements, and develop custom agreements tailored to client-specific needs
  • Perform financial analysis and interpret market trends to inform contract strategy
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate recommendations
  • Monitor pricing and contract performance using Vizient benchmarking tools to ensure market relevance and identify opportunities for renegotiation
  • Communicate project expectations, progress, risks, and resolutions to internal teams, leadership, and key stakeholders
  • Provide clear recommendations and maintain accountability through all phases of the contracting process
  • Lead the competitive bid process and develop Request for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Translate client input into supplier requirements and negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing that reflect current market value and support client priorities
  • Present savings initiatives, performance updates, and contracting recommendations during engagement meetings and business reviews
  • Build, maintain, and mentor others in developing strong relationships with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders across all categories and service lines
  • Facilitate meetings and clearly articulate opportunities, next steps, successes, and challenges to Vizient leadership and client stakeholders
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration efforts and incorporate feedback to strengthen processes, outcomes, and deliverables.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree preferred
  • Advanced degree a plus
  • Five or more years of experience in contracting, contract management, or a supply-chain-related role required
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong relationship-building and strategic partnering skills
  • Demonstrated project management capability, including timeline management, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication
  • Strong healthcare contracting background with a proven track record of successful negotiations highly preferred
  • Experience leading Purchased Services or Physician Preference Item (PPI) initiatives preferred
  • Detail-oriented with strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
  • Willingness to travel.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan

Job title

Senior Program Services Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$88,900 - $155,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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