Senior Analyst - Spend Management Analytics

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient in Chicago is seeking a data analyst to analyze and organize complex supply purchase and contracting data, supporting informed decision-making for healthcare aggregation groups and clients. You will cleanse data, identify gaps, and develop analyses that translate data into meaningful insights.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners to customize reporting, communicate project progress, and strengthen category knowledge while loading client price files and responding to

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with healthcare supply chain or clinical data is desirable.
• Experience with group purchasing organizations or healthcare distributors is preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchase order line-item data to evaluate dataset completeness.
• Review and correct inaccurate data using analytical practices.
• Build cross-references using national contracts and other resources.
• Apply pricing and benchmark data to support analyses.
• Customize analyses and reporting to address client needs.
• Interpret results and communicate insights through data-driven storytelling.
• Communicate project schedules, workloads, and timelines.
• Load client price files and support related data requests.
• Expand category and industry knowledge through research and networking.
• Establish strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

SQL

VBA

Word

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 analyze and organize complex supply purchase and contracting data to support informed decision-making by aggregation groups and healthcare clients. You will cleanse and validate raw data, identify gaps and inaccuracies, apply contract and benchmark information, and develop analyses that translate data into meaningful insights. You will also collaborate with internal and external partners to customize reporting, communicate project progress, and strengthen category knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchase order line-item data to evaluate dataset completeness and identify missing spend.


• Review and correct inaccurate data using sound judgment and established analytical practices.


• Build cross-references using national contracts, cross-reference databases, and other available resources.


• Apply appropriate pricing and benchmark data to support accurate and meaningful analyses.


• Customize analyses and reporting to address client needs and support informed purchasing and contracting decisions.


• Interpret analytical results and communicate key insights through clear, data-driven storytelling.


• Communicate project schedules, workloads, progress, and expected completion timelines.


• Load client price files and support related data requests as needed.


• Expand category and industry knowledge through research, experience, and professional networking.


• Establish strong working relationships with internal and external partners while monitoring industry changes that may influence client decisions.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.


• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.


• Experience in an analytical role, preferably working with healthcare supply chain or clinical data.


• Experience with a group purchasing organization, healthcare institution, or healthcare distributor or manufacturer preferred.


• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, and Word preferred.


• Knowledge of SQL and VBA preferred.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

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 $68,500.00 to $116,300.00.

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.