Spend Management Director — Hybrid Role, Travel

Vizient; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Vizient seeks a Spend Management Leader to guide a team of Spend Managers in the Northeast region, driving sourcing and spend optimization aligned with client priorities and Vizient’s purchasing program.

You will partner with Spend Executives and senior leaders to align client workplans, coach on QBRs, and implement programs such as Impact Standardization and Novaplus, ensuring value delivery and client satisfaction. This is a hybrid role with travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant performance improvement, operations or healthcare experience.
• Proven leadership ability with experience building high-performing teams and coaching talent.
• Strong executive presence with success presenting to senior management.
• Excellent project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic and independent thinker aligned to client and org priorities.
• Hybrid role requiring three days in office in Irving, TX or Chicago, IL; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team of Spend Managers focused on client challenges.
• Partner with Spend Executives and senior leaders to align support with client workplans.
• Ensure effective implementation of Vizient’s strategic programs (Impact Standardization, Novaplus).
• Optimize use of Vizient tools, systems, and resources for maximum client value.
• Coach Spend Managers on QBRs to articulate historical performance and future strategies.
• Conduct skill-building sessions to strengthen client discussions.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and embed best 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 to Spend Manager training curriculum and development.
• Own accountability for team performance, budget management, and financial outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Project management

Strategic thinking

Mentoring/Coaching

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Vizient seeks a Spend Management Leader to guide a team of Spend Managers in the Northeast region, driving sourcing and spend optimization aligned with client priorities and Vizient’s purchasing program.

You will partner with Spend Executives and senior leaders to align client workplans, coach on QBRs, and implement programs such as Impact Standardization and Novaplus, ensuring value delivery and client satisfaction. This is a hybrid role with travel.