Spend Manager (Healthcare / Non-acute)

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a contract implementation lead to drive non-acute contract connections, analyze spend and pricing opportunities, and ensure smooth onboarding for Vizient clients.

You will coordinate with clients, suppliers, distributors, and internal teams to activate contracts, resolve issues, and deliver cost savings while maintaining exceptional service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, supply chain, healthcare distribution, or supplier operations required.
• Experience supporting health system supply chain functions, including materials management, supply expense management, or contract optimization preferred.
• Knowledge of contract pricing processes, supplier relationships, and distribution operations preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, distributors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and critical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel- Minimum travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple implementation and contract connection projects for Vizient NonAcute clients.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, distributors, suppliers, account executives, and internal business partners.
• Partner with Account Executives and analysts to review contract, cost, and tier analyses and develop implementation plans.
• Prepare and submit contract activation documentation, including Online Tier Activation (OTA), Letter of Commitment (LOC), Letter of Participation (LOP), and Contract Price Activation (CPA) requests.
• Monitor contract activation progress and follow up with suppliers and distributors to ensure contract connections and pricing tiers are completed accurately.
• Resolve contract request denials, pricing discrepancies, and implementation exceptions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings to assess implementation needs and support service strategies with Account Executives.
• Respond to client inquiries, conduct research, and provide timely issue resolution related to contracts, pricing, and implementation activities.
• Maintain accurate client membership records and contract data to support successful implementations and ongoing operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve implementation processes, strengthen client outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical

Project management

Excel

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Summary:

In this role, you will lead the implementation and optimization of NonAcute contracts for Vizient clients by coordinating contract connections, analyzing spend and pricing opportunities, and supporting successful onboarding. You will collaborate with clients, suppliers, distributors, and internal teams to ensure accurate contract activation, resolve implementation challenges, and deliver exceptional client experience while driving operational efficiency and cost savings.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple implementation and contract connection projects for Vizient NonAcute clients.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, distributors, suppliers, account executives, and internal business partners.
• Partner with Account Executives and analysts to review contract, cost, and tier analyses and develop implementation plans.
• Prepare and submit contract activation documentation, including Online Tier Activation (OTA), Letter of Commitment (LOC), Letter of Participation (LOP), and Contract Price Activation (CPA) requests.
• Monitor contract activation progress and follow up with suppliers and distributors to ensure contract connections and pricing tiers are completed accurately.
• Resolve contract request denials, pricing discrepancies, and implementation exceptions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings to assess implementation needs and support service strategies with Account Executives.
• Respond to client inquiries, conduct research, and provide timely issue resolution related to contracts, pricing, and implementation activities.
• Maintain accurate client membership records and contract data to support successful implementations and ongoing operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve implementation processes, strengthen client outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, supply chain, healthcare distribution, or supplier operations required.
• Experience supporting health system supply chain functions, including materials management, supply expense management, or contract optimization preferred.
• Knowledge of contract pricing processes, supplier relationships, and distribution operations preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, distributors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and critical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel- Minimum travel.

#LI-AC1 #LI-JB1 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 $59,600.00 to $101,200.00. 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: 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.

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.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.