Senior Consulting Director, Indirect Spend

Vizient; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to lead complex engagements, leverage advanced analytics, and translate data into strategic recommendations for executive audiences.

You will oversee delivery, mentor teams, and cultivate client relationships while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation within the consulting practice.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant consulting experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex consulting engagements.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership and C-suite audiences.
• Proven client relationships and business development capabilities.
• Experience mentoring consulting professionals and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting teams to deliver complex analyses and strategic recommendations.
• Translate findings into narratives that influence client decisions.
• Guide consultants in analytical methods, storytelling, and best practices.
• Oversee multiple engagements ensuring on-time, within-scope delivery.
• Manage project financial performance, including P&L and resources.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior executives and C-suite.
• Develop client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Drive thought leadership and develop innovative consulting solutions.

Skills

Consulting leadership

Executive presence

Client relationships

Mentoring

Project management

Travel willingness

7+ years experience

Education

Relevant degree preferred

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 complex consulting engagements, leveraging advanced analytics and strategic insights to help clients solve business challenges and drive meaningful change. You will oversee project delivery, cultivate relationships with senior executives, and translate complex data into compelling recommendations that influence decision-making. You will mentor consulting teams, identify business development opportunities, and contribute to the growth and innovation of the consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead consulting teams in conducting complex analyses to generate strategic insights, solve business challenges, and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Translate analytical findings into compelling narratives that influence client decision-making, organizational strategies, and behaviors.
• Guide and mentor consultants in advanced analytical techniques, data interpretation, storytelling, and consulting best practices.
• Direct multiple consulting engagements or large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within established scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Oversee significant project financial performance, including profit and loss (P&L), resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Present strategic recommendations and compelling business cases to senior executives, including C-suite leaders, to influence change and secure support.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with senior-level client decision-makers to build trust, understand business priorities, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for additional consulting engagements and support business development through lead generation, proposal development, solution design, and sales activities.
• Advance consulting practice capabilities through thought leadership, knowledge sharing, industry publications, conference participation, and development of innovative solutions and services.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex consulting engagements, managing project financial performance, and delivering strategic business solutions.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills with experience influencing senior leadership and C-suite audiences.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Experience mentoring consulting professionals and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients' needs and timetables.

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 $135,200.00 to $236,600.00.

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.