Senior Spend Analytics Strategist

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a data analyst to organize and analyze complex healthcare purchasing and contracting data to support informed client decisions. You will cleanse data, identify gaps, and apply contract information to develop insightful analyses.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners to tailor reports, communicate progress, and expand category knowledge while maintaining strong client focus and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in analytics.
• Experience with healthcare supply chain or data.
• Experience with group purchasing/healthcare providers preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with Access, PowerPoint, Word.
• Knowledge of SQL and VBA preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Word

SQL

VBA

Job description

Vizient is seeking a data analyst to organize and analyze complex healthcare purchasing and contracting data to support informed client decisions. You will cleanse data, identify gaps, and apply contract information to develop insightful analyses.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners to tailor reports, communicate progress, and expand category knowledge while maintaining strong client focus and data integrity.