Senior Director of Spend Optimization & Client Value

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible compensation

Job summary

Vizient, Inc in Irving, TX recruits a senior leader to guide a team of Spend Managers within the Northeast region, delivering measurable value by driving sourcing and spend optimization aligned with client priorities and Vizient’s goals.

You will partner with Spend Executives and senior leaders, ensure adoption of standard work, and coach managers on quarterly reviews while owning budget and performance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 10+ years of performance improvement, operations or healthcare experience.
• Proven leadership ability with experience building high-performing teams.
• Strong executive presence with success presenting to senior management.
• Excellent project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to lead complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team of Spend Managers focused on solving client challenges.
• Partner with Spend Executives and senior leaders to align support with client workplans and drive client satisfaction.
• Ensure effective implementation of Vizient’s strategic programs (e.g., Impact Standardization, Novaplus).
• Optimize use of Vizient tools, systems, and resources to maximize client value.
• Coach Spend Managers on Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to clearly articulate historical performance and future category strategies.
• Direct and oversee consistent adoption of standard work across the team.
• Contribute expertise to the development of Spend Manager training curriculum.
• Own accountability for team performance, budget management, and financial outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Project management

Executive presence

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient, Inc in Irving, TX recruits a senior leader to guide a team of Spend Managers within the Northeast region, delivering measurable value by driving sourcing and spend optimization aligned with client priorities and Vizient’s goals.

You will partner with Spend Executives and senior leaders, ensure adoption of standard work, and coach managers on quarterly reviews while owning budget and performance outcomes.