Implementation Manager---MSS

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Summary:
In this role, you will identify and implement high-value initiatives to providers by coordinating and identifying mutually agreed upon savings projects through aggregation group, account management and service-related support. You will provide data analysis and strategy to drive opportunities and partner with provider's internal team to implement various projects, focusing on sourcing contract implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with provider stakeholders and suppliers for the implementation of contracting awards.
• Communicate opportunities to providers for increasing contract utilization and other programmatic values. 
• Performs research, data analysis and/or benchmarking to identify opportunities for supply cost savings in the areas such as physician preference, clinical and non-clinical preference and commodities.
• Ensure the alignment with the provider’s and Vizient’s goals and that all teams are working in concert towards the same transition target date when necessary.
• Maintain an understanding of Vizient solutions framework to strategically align with provider needs.
• Regularly update providers and the aggregation group operations committee with project pipeline, implementation progress to completion, potential barriers, and savings captured.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to foster successful coordination of implementation processes, steps and resources.
• Work with respective account management to establish objectives that align with providers’ overall supply chain goals.
• Track and report performance against objectives to management and C-suite level providers during status updates.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred. 
• Clinical background in nursing or scrub tech highly preferred.  
• 5 or more years of relevant work experience is required.
• Experience in healthcare supply chain, value-analysis, account management, contracting or implementation is preferred.
• Skilled at building strong strategic working relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Candidates must reside in KS/MO/NE. 
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

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.