Business Optimization Director

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Provista is a leading group purchasing organization (GPO) and business solutions provider, specializing in supply chain management, procurement optimization, and operational efficiency for various industries, including non-acute healthcare, hospitality, and corporate sectors.

Summary:

In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of customer RFPs, optimize key business processes, and track performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making. You will gather competitive intelligence, identify growth opportunities, and foster cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and impact. Additionally, you will develop training programs to strengthen team capabilities and ensure alignment with business objectives. This role manages a variety of initiatives, requiring the ability to navigate complexity and thrive in ambiguity while driving meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the program's structure, processes, and procedures to achieve objectives, with supervision, while tracking success metrics, revenue, and sales performance.

• Provide training to internal and external stakeholders on program components and serve as an operational liaison to address questions on sales opportunities and program impacts.

• Support contracting teams in negotiating contracts, driving utilization, and onboarding members while engaging councils and panels to gather feedback, support contracting decisions, and share best practices.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities by researching member and supplier targets, analyzing market trends, and conducting market basket analysis to drive cost savings and business conversion to Vizient programs.

• Manage and resolve member and supplier issues, adjustments, and ad hoc requests, while monitoring goal achievement, including financial incentives, participation, and contract utilization.

• Strengthen partnerships by scheduling and participating in periodic business reviews with key suppliers, distributors, and members.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.

• Experience in program management, business development, or strategic operations, with strong knowledge of RFP management, contract utilization, and supplier engagement strategies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including market research, financial analysis, and identifying growth opportunities.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and resolve member/supplier issues effectively.

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities, working with stakeholders across sales, marketing, and supplier teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and CRM/project management platforms.

• 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

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