Senior Spend Manager

Vizient, Inc.; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a senior client advisor to lead complex programs onsite at client sites in the United States. You will cultivate executive relationships, align Vizient solutions with client priorities, and drive measurable impact through data-driven recommendations.

You will analyze complex data, communicate insights to senior executives, and manage contract performance across multiple categories while mentoring peers and guiding continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain.
• Strong data analysis and executive communication skills.
• Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management and performance optimization.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of client workplans and manage complex programs independently.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with client leaders and drive long-term partnership growth.
• Leverage advanced data analysis to translate complex information into strategic recommendations.
• Communicate findings and insights to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee contract performance across multiple categories to optimize utilization and value realization.
• Lead strategic initiatives and facilitate executive-level discussions to align goals and identify new opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance across multiple functions and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Operate autonomously, mentor peers, and support standardization and continuous improvement.
• Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex issues and implement innovative solutions.

Skills

Executive presence

Data analysis

Leadership

Change management

Continuous improvement

Account management

Category management

Business storytelling

Mentoring

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Analytics platforms

Job description

Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of client workplans and manage complex programs independently.
• Cultivate strategic, trust-based relationships with client leaders by aligning Vizient solutions with priorities, driving collaboration, and supporting long-term partnership growth.
• Leverage advanced data analysis to translate complex information into strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact.
• Employ analytical storytelling to communicate findings and insights that support informed decision-making.
• Oversee contract performance across multiple categories to optimize utilization and value realization.
• Lead strategic initiatives and facilitate executive-level discussions to align goals and identify new opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance across multiple functions and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Operate autonomously, mentor peers, and support standardization and continuous improvement across the team.
• Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex issues and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate actionable insights to senior executives.
• Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management and performance optimization.
• Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and influencing skills with executive-level presence.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and mentor team members.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must work on site at client site - Hybrid Schedule.

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 $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.

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.