Sr. Spend Manager

Vizient, Inc.

$88K — $155K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant experience required
  • Experience in account or category management, or healthcare supply chain preferred
  • Proven data analysis and strategic communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management
  • Demonstrated leadership and executive influencing skills
  • Experience with organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, preferred experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and mentor team members
  • Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of complex programs and strategic initiatives
  • Cultivate strategic client relationships that align Vizient solutions with priorities
  • Analyze complex data to develop actionable strategic recommendations
  • Communicate findings through data storytelling to influence decisions
  • Oversee contract performance to maximize utilization and value
  • Facilitate executive discussions to align goals and identify opportunities
  • Provide strategic consultation as a trusted advisor across functions
  • Mentor team members, promoting standardization and knowledge sharing
  • Apply critical thinking to develop innovative client solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Career development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Incentive eligibility
  • Focus on work-life balance through flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Summary:

In this role, you will support the Regents of the University of California in delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will partner with the Vizient Spend Executive and Category Management team to align supply chain strategies with the client's organizational priorities, leveraging analytics, contract optimization, and Vizient resources to deliver measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and operational improvement.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead execution of the client workplan while independently managing complex programs and strategic initiatives.
  • Cultivate strategic relationships with client leaders by aligning Vizient solutions with organizational priorities and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Analyze and interpret complex data to develop strategic recommendations that drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Communicate analytical findings through compelling data storytelling to influence informed decision-making.
  • Oversee contract performance across multiple categories to maximize contract utilization and value realization.
  • Facilitate executive-level discussions that align strategic goals, address business challenges, and identify opportunities for continued value.
  • Provide strategic consultation and serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
  • Mentor team members while promoting standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Apply advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions for complex client challenges.


Qualifications:
  • Relevant degree preferred.
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain preferred.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate strategic insights to executive-level audiences.
  • Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management and contract performance optimization.
  • Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and executive-level influencing skills.
  • Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms preferred.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and mentoring team members.
  • 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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.

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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