Spend Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Centennial, CO is seeking a proactive professional to work with Spend Executives, driving penetration of contracts and implementing supply chain solutions.

You will identify and document savings opportunities in the member's supply chain landscape, increasing utilization of Vizient contracts and programs, and recommending products and solutions. You will work independently and with clients, demonstrating strong presentation and relationship-building skills while traveling as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• 2+ years relevant experience required.
• 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.

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

Presentation skills

Organization

Conflict resolution

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.