Senior Spend Manager: Healthcare Supply Chain & Contracts

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned professional to support a large health system IDN, delivering high-quality, cost-effective care by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions.

You will work with the Spend Executive and Category Management to ensure alignment with client goals, achieving measurable savings and optimization. You will execute work plans, leverage Vizient tools, and provide strategic guidance to stakeholders across functions, mentoring peers and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights effectively 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads execution of the client workplan and manages complex programs independently.
• Cultivates strategic relationships with client leaders to align Vizient solutions with priorities.
• Analyzes data to synthesize insights and drive measurable impact.
• Communicates findings through analytical storytelling for decision making.
• Oversees contract performance management across multiple categories for value realization.
• Leads strategic initiatives and guides executive-level discussions.

Skills

Data analysis

Executive communication

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Analytics platforms

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks a seasoned professional to support a large health system IDN, delivering high-quality, cost-effective care by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions.

You will work with the Spend Executive and Category Management to ensure alignment with client goals, achieving measurable savings and optimization. You will execute work plans, leverage Vizient tools, and provide strategic guidance to stakeholders across functions, mentoring peers and