Healthcare Spend Optimization Manager

Vizient; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,400 - 135,400; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in the Chicago area seeks a client-facing professional to deliver healthcare cost savings by driving contract utilization and implementing supply‑chain solutions. You will partner with the Spend Executive and Category Management to align strategies and achieve measurable value.

The ideal candidate will live in the New Lennox, IL area or surrounding Chicago locations to be on site three days a week on a hybrid schedule, bringing strong analytics and healthcare supply‑chain experience to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in account or category management or healthcare supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and translate insights into strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute the client workplan to identify cost savings and supply-chain opportunities.
• Manage analytics and coordination while tracking performance metrics.
• Build and maintain client relationships as the primary point of contact.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and Product Advisors to align strategies.
• Interpret spend data using Vizient tools to evaluate trends.
• Drive contract performance by monitoring utilization and tier optimization.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to support adoption of Vizient solutions.
• Apply problem-solving and continuous improvement to evolving client needs.
• Support achievement of savings and supply-chain goals through execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Vizient in the Chicago area seeks a client-facing professional to deliver healthcare cost savings by driving contract utilization and implementing supply‑chain solutions. You will partner with the Spend Executive and Category Management to align strategies and achieve measurable value.

The ideal candidate will live in the New Lennox, IL area or surrounding Chicago locations to be on site three days a week on a hybrid schedule, bringing strong analytics and healthcare supply‑chain experience to