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Jessica Viljaste is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management. Currently serving as Regional Director at Premier Inc. since September 2022, Jessica holds a leadership position as a Council Member on the Vizient GPO Board for Purchased Services. Prior to this role, Jessica was Purchasing Manager at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota from January 2016 to September 2022, where significant contributions included partnership with other hospital members on strategic initiatives that led to improved value analysis for acute care products. Earlier in the career, Jessica worked at Zimmer Biomet in various roles including Strategic Sourcing and Planning Manager, where impressive accomplishments included achieving 84% control over direct purchases and supporting the launch of 17 new products. Jessica holds advanced degrees in Business Administration, Health Care Management, and Leadership, as well as a certification in Purchasing Management.