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Vizient, Inc Staff Associate Implementation in Worthington, Minnesota
When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Provista is a group purchasing powerhouse that actively combines multiple companies' purchases together to deliver low prices on contracts and services to providers. But we don't stop at savings. Our provider-first approach is also there to alleviate supply chain complexity with sourcing, analytic and collaboration services. Summary: In this role, you will manage implementation projects for new and existing healthcare member customers, ensuring proper connection to supply chain contracts that provide savings opportunities while generating revenue to Provista. Responsibilities: Lead multiple implementation and contract connection projects. Build and maintain relationships with distributors, suppliers, account executives, and member customers. Partner with Account Executives and analysts regarding contract, costs, and tier analysis to build an implementation plan of action in salesforce. Pre-populate contract forms and submit contract requests (Online Tier Activation (OTA), Letter of Commitment (LOC), Letter of Participation (LOP) in Contract Price Activation (CPA). Follow up with suppliers and distributors to ensure contract connections are complete and tier levels are accurate. Resolve vendor contract request denials or contract approvals with exception. Participate on member calls with Account Executive for customer needs assessment and collaborates with Account Executive on service and support strategy and will be tracked in Salesforce.com. Support members by responding to inquiries or requests for research and providing issue resolution as needed. Maintain accurate membership practices to ensure clean rosters are maintained for successful implementations. Qualifications: Relevant degree preferred. 2 or more years of relevant experience required. Experience in health care, supply chain and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) required. Ability to build relationships with internal teams, and connect with distribution partners, suppliers, and end-user customers. Proven ability to think strategically and employ critical thinking skills to drive innovative solutions and achieve organizational goals. Prioritization and Project Management skills needed. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Customer facing facilitation and presentation skills. Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus. Willingness to travel. Estimated Hiring Range: $51,900.00 - $75,150.00 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.