Healthcare Client Manager - Northwestern

The Intersect Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group in Chicago is seeking a Healthcare Client Manager to support hospital systems by improving contract utilization and identifying cost savings opportunities. This hybrid role requires onsite support one day per week and will partner with Spend Executives, Category Managers, and healthcare stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and deliver measurable value.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in healthcare supply chain, procurement, or account management, and shows strong data

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare supply chain, procurement, or account management.
• Experience supporting hospital systems and cross-functional teams is preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of healthcare supply chain improvement plans.
• Partner with Spend Executives and internal teams to drive contract adoption.
• Identify savings opportunities through contract optimization and pricing analysis.
• Analyze spend data and monitor contract performance to uncover opportunities.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Product Advisors, and Analysts on solutions.
• Provide training and support to healthcare stakeholders on tools and spend management.

Skills

Data analysis

Relationship management

Business strategy

Communication skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

## Healthcare Client Manager - Northwestern**Chicago,IL60607**Posted: 10/09/2026Employment Type:Contract to HireCategory: Other Area(s)Job Number: 251272Work Location: Hybrid## Job Description**Healthcare Client Manager****Job Summary** We are seeking a **Healthcare Client Manager** to support hospital systems by improving contract utilization, identifying cost savings opportunities, and optimizing supply chain performance. This role will partner with Spend Executives, Category Managers, and healthcare stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives, improve GPO contract adoption, and deliver measurable value. The ideal candidate will have experience in **healthcare supply chain, procurement, account management, or category management** and be comfortable working with data, clients, and cross-functional teams. This is a **hybrid role requiring onsite support 1 days per week.** Candidates must be located in one of the following markets: * **Chicago, IL****Key Responsibilities*** Support the development and execution of healthcare supply chain improvement plans* Partner with Spend Executives and internal teams to drive contract adoption and maximize GPO value* Identify savings opportunities through contract optimization, pricing analysis, and procurement improvements* Analyze spend data and monitor contract performance to uncover opportunities and improve utilization* Collaborate with Category Managers, Product Advisors, and Analysts to implement supply chain solutions* Provide training and support to healthcare stakeholders on tools, reporting, and spend management strategies* Participate in client meetings and business reviews to communicate progress, opportunities, and recommendations* Monitor healthcare supply chain trends and market insights to support strategic recommendations* Partner with suppliers and internal teams to support contract initiatives and issue resolution**Required Qualifications*** 2+ years of relevant supply chain experience in a hospital* Healthcare supply chain, procurement, category management, or account management experience preferred* Experience supporting complex healthcare organizations or hospital systems preferred* Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities* Proficiency with: + Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) + PowerPoint* Experience with procurement systems, analytics tools, or spend management platforms is a plus* Ability to travel for client meetings and onsite collaboration as needed**Ideal Candidate Profile** A healthcare-focused supply chain professional who can blend **data analysis, relationship management, and business strategy** to help hospital systems maximize GPO contracts, reduce costs, and improve procurement performance. This role is a strong fit for candidates coming from healthcare supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or client/account management backgrounds.