Senior Director, Spend Management

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a strategic leader to guide a Northeast Spend Management team, driving sourcing and spend optimization aligned with client priorities. You will collaborate with Spend Executives and senior leaders to deliver measurable value and ensure successful program implementation.

You will coach Spend Managers, develop training curricula, and own accountability for team performance and budget outcomes while traveling as needed to client sites and meetings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant performance improvement or healthcare experience.
• Proven leadership with experience building high-performing teams.
• Strong executive presence with senior management interaction.
• Hybrid role with three days in office in Irving, TX or Chicago, IL.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team of Spend Managers.
• Partner with Spend Executives and senior leaders to align client workplans.
• Implement Vizient’s strategic programs and optimize tools and resources.
• Coach Spend Managers on QBRs and articulate performance and strategies.
• Develop Spend Manager training curriculum and standard work.
• Own accountability for team performance, budget, and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 and mentor a team of Spend Managers within the Northeast region, guiding their work to deliver measurable value. You will drive sourcing and spend optimization strategies that align with organizational goals, strengthen client partnerships, and maximize the effectiveness of Vizient's group purchasing organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders to implement category strategies and ensure alignment with the Spend Management Delivery team and client priorities.

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.
• Conduct skill-building sessions to strengthen Spend Managers' ability to lead client discussions.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and embed leading practices.
• Recommend enhancements to standard work and automation to Spend Management Delivery executives.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 10 or more years of relevant performance improvement, operations or healthcare related experience required.
• Proven leadership ability with experience building high-performing teams, coaching talent, and fostering growth through collaboration and partnership.
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated success presenting to and working with senior management.
• Excellent project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to lead complex initiatives and drive results.
• Strategic and independent thinker with the ability to align initiatives to client and organizational priorities.
• Skilled motivator and team builder who can inspire, lead, and support others to deliver high performance and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid role requiring three days per week in office, based in either Irving, TX or Chicago, IL.
• Willingness to travel.

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.