Associate Consultant - Facilities & Construction

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Summary:

In this role, you will work with Vizient teams and client stakeholders across the country in identifying initiatives for cost-savings, revenue enhancement and operational improvements. As part of our team, you will conduct analyses, present your recommendations (internally and externally) and provide project management and data analytical support for our consulting teams, as well as manage the portfolio administrative functions and coordinate the fulfillment of contract requirements. This role will also respond to and bring resolution to all pricing, process, and contract related inquiries

Responsibilities:

* Complete requests for set-up of supplier/vendor data regarding GPO and member agreements.
* Work with the category managers to validate spending and reporting for each contract.
* Ensure contract compliance by obtaining appropriate documentation from suppliers/vendors.
* Assist with contract bid preparation, reviewing and expediting contract amendments.
* Review architectural specifications and prepare supplier alignments for use in validating and tracking client and Vizient contract utilization for direct and 3rd party spend for facility operations and construction initiatives.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of project work plans by identifying, tracking, and validating savings and revenue achieved through program engagement.
* Provide support to consultants and category managers on member engagements including research, development of presentations, meeting preparation, status report preparation, issue identification and tracking/updating project budgets.

Qualifications:

* Relevant degree preferred.
* 2 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
* Proficiency in Excel expertise required.
* Strong experience with Power BI and SQL strongly preferred.
* Strong history of working with contracts and contract negotiations.
* Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

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.