Spend Manager - North Central

Vizient, Inc.

$77K — $135K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Preferred degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 2 years in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain.
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and strategy development.
  • Proven client relationship-building and internal collaboration abilities.
  • Exceptional communication skills for discussions and stakeholder alignment.
  • Detail-oriented with management of multiple projects.
  • Proficient in advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Adaptive and organized, able to prioritize various workstreams.
  • Hybrid work model requiring 3 office days/week in specified locations.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the client workplan using analytical storytelling to reveal cost-saving opportunities.
  • Independently manage analytics and client coordination, tracking performance metrics accurately.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships as the primary contact for client needs.
  • Collaborate with Category Managers and teams to align strategies and implement initiatives.
  • Analyze spend data with Vizient tools to evaluate and recommend actionable strategies for providers.
  • Monitor contract performance, identifying optimization opportunities and aligning with objectives.
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders to support the implementation of solutions.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and continuous improvement based on feedback and client needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan covering health, dental, and vision.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Hybrid work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Travel allowances and support for client engagement.
  • Incentive eligibility based on performance.
Full Job Description
Summary

In this role, you will support multiple healthcare clients in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will work closely with the Vizient Spend Executive and Category Management team to ensure alignment with the clients' strategic goals, enabling measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and supply chain optimization. This role will support execution of the client workplan, leveraging Vizient tools, resources, and analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the client workplan, applying analytical storytelling and data interpretation to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
  • Manage analytics and client coordination activities independently, ensuring accurate tracking of performance metrics.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing routine needs, and ensuring consistent communication that supports client goals and engagement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Managers, SMEs, and Product Advisors to align strategies and implement initiatives.
  • Interpret spend data using Vizient tools to evaluate trends and develop actionable recommendations for providers.
  • Drive contract performance management by monitoring utilization, identifying tier optimization opportunities, and ensuring alignment with workplan objectives.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to support implementation and adoption of solutions.
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement and change agility by adapting to feedback and evolving client needs.
  • Apply problem-solving and critical thinking to address barriers and support measurable client outcomes.


Qualifications

  • Relevant degree preferred.
  • 2 or more years of experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain required.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and develop insights into actionable strategies.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships while collaborating across internal teams.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions and drive alignment among internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
  • Demonstrated agility, organization, and ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
  • This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the office. Office locations include Irving, TX; Chicago, IL; and Centennial, CO.
  • Willingness to travel.


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 $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

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

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

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