Sr. Spend Manager

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 88,900 - 155,500; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks a professional to enhance healthcare delivery through supply chain solutions. In this role, you will manage complex client initiatives, ensuring contract utilization and strategic alignment with client goals.

Candidates should have significant experience in account management and strong analytical skills to drive business outcomes. The role offers a salary range of $88,900 to $155,500, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience in healthcare supply chain or account management.
• Proven ability to analyze data and communicate insights to executives.
• Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of client workplan and manage complex programs.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with client leaders.
• Analyze data to develop strategic recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Salesforce

Analytics platforms

Job description

Summary

In this role, you will support the Regents of the University of California in delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will partner with the Vizient Spend Executive and Category Management team to align supply chain strategies with the client’s organizational priorities, leveraging analytics, contract optimization, and Vizient resources to deliver measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the client workplan while independently managing complex programs and strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with client leaders by aligning Vizient solutions with organizational priorities and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Analyze and interpret complex data to develop strategic recommendations that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Communicate analytical findings through compelling data storytelling to influence informed decision-making.
• Oversee contract performance across multiple categories to maximize contract utilization and value realization.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions that align strategic goals, address business challenges, and identify opportunities for continued value.
• Provide strategic consultation and serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
• Mentor team members while promoting standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Apply advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions for complex client challenges.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain preferred.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate strategic insights to executive-level audiences.
• Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management and contract performance optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and executive-level influencing skills.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and mentoring team members.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

Estimated Hiring Range: $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. 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

EEO Statement

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.