Manager, Spend Insights & Analytics

Vizient, Inc; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior analytics leader to guide a team of analysts delivering actionable insights that support strategic priorities. You will transform spend, sourcing, contracting, and performance data into recommendations that drive informed decisions and business value.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, address challenges, and develop scalable analytics solutions while advancing analytical storytelling and rigorous performance measurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5+ years analytics experience.
• Experience in spend analytics, BI, data analytics, or strategic analysis.
• Proven leadership experience coaching analytical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and storytelling to influence audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of analysts supporting established analytical programs, strategic initiatives, and emerging business priorities while fostering analytical excellence and professional growth.
• Partner with Program Services and business leaders to identify performance gaps, business opportunities, and analytical needs that support strategic objectives and informed decision-making.
• Direct complex analyses across multiple data sources to evaluate business performance, identify trends and opportunities, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide consultative guidance to clients and business partners to clarify challenges, translate ambiguous requirements into structured analytical approaches, and deliver actionable insights.
• Oversee the development of scalable analytics solutions that integrate data sources, analytical methodologies, business rules, and visualization to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Advance analytical storytelling capabilities by guiding the team to translate complex findings into clear business implications, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with business, analytics, data, and technology teams to strengthen analytical capabilities and develop repeatable approaches to insight generation and performance management.
• Lead strategic and emerging analytics initiatives, establishing analytical frameworks, defining success measures, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to deliver measurable business value.
• Identify and implement opportunities to standardize, automate, and optimize analytical processes, reporting, and visualization while maintaining data quality and analytical rigor.
• Leverage analytical tools, automation, and approved AI capabilities to improve productivity, enhance analytical quality, and promote effective and appropriate technology adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Data storytelling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BI platforms

Data visualization tools

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team of analysts delivering actionable insights that support Captis and broader strategic business priorities. You will transform complex spend, sourcing, contracting, and performance data into meaningful recommendations that drive informed decision-making and business value. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, address business challenges, and develop scalable analytics solutions. You will foster a high-performing team focused on analytical excellence, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement while advancing innovative approaches to insight generation and performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of analysts supporting established analytical programs, strategic initiatives, and emerging business priorities while fostering analytical excellence and professional growth.
• Partner with Program Services and business leaders to identify performance gaps, business opportunities, and analytical needs that support strategic objectives and informed decision-making.
• Direct complex analyses across multiple data sources to evaluate business performance, identify trends and opportunities, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide consultative guidance to clients and business partners to clarify challenges, translate ambiguous requirements into structured analytical approaches, and deliver actionable insights.
• Oversee the development of scalable analytics solutions that integrate data sources, analytical methodologies, business rules, and visualization to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Advance analytical storytelling capabilities by guiding the team to translate complex findings into clear business implications, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with business, analytics, data, and technology teams to strengthen analytical capabilities and develop repeatable approaches to insight generation and performance management.
• Lead strategic and emerging analytics initiatives, establishing analytical frameworks, defining success measures, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to deliver measurable business value.
• Identify and implement opportunities to standardize, automate, and optimize analytical processes, reporting, and visualization while maintaining data quality and analytical rigor.
• Leverage analytical tools, automation, and approved AI capabilities to improve productivity, enhance analytical quality, and promote effective and appropriate technology adoption.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in spend analytics, business intelligence, data analytics, or strategic business analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and guide analytical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting complex data and translating findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience with data visualization, business intelligence platforms, analytical methodologies, and performance measurement.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect analytical findings to strategic priorities, operational performance, and business outcomes.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing competing priorities, and developing scalable analytical solutions.
• Excellent communication, consultative engagement, and data storytelling skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of spend management, sourcing, contracting, automation, or AI-enabled analytics tools preferred.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care:

• Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
• aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.
• Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence.
• Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.