Senior Spend & Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

Vizient, Inc; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Trenton, NJ/ Lawrenceville area is seeking a Sr Spend Manager to lead complex client programs and translate analytics into actionable recommendations. This hybrid role requires 3 days on client site and a proven track record in healthcare supply chain and contractual performance optimization.

You will mentor peers, influence executive teams, and drive continuous improvement across the client portfolio while leveraging Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce and analytics platforms.

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 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. Hybrid 3 days at client site.

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 influencing long-term partnership growth.
• Leverage advanced data analysis and interpretation to translate analytics into strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact.
• Employ analytical storytelling to communicate findings and insights that drive 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 and consultation across multiple functions, serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Operate autonomously, mentor peers, and support standardization and continuous improvement efforts across the team.
• Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex issues and implement innovative solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Executive presence

Strategic consulting

Mentoring

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Analytics platforms

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Trenton, NJ/ Lawrenceville area is seeking a Sr Spend Manager to lead complex client programs and translate analytics into actionable recommendations. This hybrid role requires 3 days on client site and a proven track record in healthcare supply chain and contractual performance optimization.

You will mentor peers, influence executive teams, and drive continuous improvement across the client portfolio while leveraging Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce and analytics platforms.