Spend Manager

Vizient; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient seeks a results-driven professional to work with Spend Executives, driving penetration of Vizient contracts and implementing supply chain solutions for member accounts.

You will identify and document savings opportunities, track outcomes, and recommend products and services that maximize value. Collaboration with product advisors and strong client-facing skills are essential; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Related degree preferred.
• 2 or more years relevant experience; sales or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with complex healthcare/hospital clients with multiple sites desired.
• Strong client facing skills and group presentation experience.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and conflict resolution skills required.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint skills required.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Spend Executive on development of member plan (penetration of contracts) and implementation of new solutions.
• Facilitate implementation of contracts to ensure maximum value gained from the member account plan by tracking savings, reporting, and providing resolution.
• Ensure Vizient competitiveness and position as a trusted advisor by informing member of industry trends and associated Vizient capabilities.
• Partner with product advisors to ensure member utilization of tools in order to maximize value and use output to support member plan.
• Identify and implement opportunities including signing of LOCs/LOPs, identification of sign-off of savings, and documenting in savings plan.
• Foster supplier relationships to meet member goals.
• Ensure member is maximizing the use of Vizient analytics tools through education.

Skills

Client facing skills

Group presentation experience

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution skills

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees and instill an environment where you feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute your unique skills and talents while living and working as your authentic self. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Summary

In this role, you will work independently and in partnership with the Spend Executives to provide dedicated service to a member by driving penetration of Vizient contracts and implementation of supply chain solutions. You will identify and document savings opportunities in the supply chain setting, increasing the member’s utilization of supply chain contracts and programs, and will make recommendations of products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Spend Executive on development of member plan (penetration of contracts) and implementation of new solutions.
• Facilitate implementation of contracts to ensure maximum value gained from the member account plan by tracking savings, reporting, and providing resolution.
• Ensure Vizient competitiveness and position as a trusted advisor by informing member of industry trends and associated Vizient capabilities.
• Partner with product advisors to ensure member utilization of tools in order to maximize value and use output to support member plan.
• Identify and implement opportunities including signing of LOCs/LOPs, identification of sign-off of savings, and documenting in savings plan.
• Foster supplier relationships to meet member goals.
• Ensure member is maximizing the use of Vizient analytics tools through education.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years relevant experience. Sales or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience working with complex healthcare/hospital clients who may have multiple sites desired.
• Possess strong client facing skills, and group presentation experience.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and strong conflict resolution skills required.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint skills required.
• Willingness to travel.

Career Framework

Professional - Staff Associate (P2)

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 $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers