Strategic Healthcare Spend Leader

Vizient; South Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a seasoned professional to support a client health system by driving contract utilization and implementing supply chain solutions. You will collaborate with the Spend Executive and Category Management to realize cost savings and value through optimized contracts across multiple categories.

The role requires strong analytics, executive communication, and leadership to guide strategic initiatives and continuous improvement, including stakeholder mentoring and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights to senior executives
• Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management and performance optimization
• Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and influencing skills with executive-level presence
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; Salesforce and analytics platforms preferred
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and mentor team members
• Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Leads execution of the client workplan and manages complex programs independently
• Cultivates strategic, trust-based relationships with client leaders by aligning Vizient solutions to their priorities
• Leverages advanced data analysis to synthesize analytics into strategic recommendations
• Employs analytical storytelling to communicate findings and drive informed decisions
• Oversees contract performance management across multiple categories
• Leads strategic initiatives and facilitates executive-level discussions to align goals
• Provides strategic guidance to stakeholders across multiple functions
• Operates autonomously, mentors peers, and supports standardization and continuous improvement

Job description

Vizient is seeking a seasoned professional to support a client health system by driving contract utilization and implementing supply chain solutions. You will collaborate with the Spend Executive and Category Management to realize cost savings and value through optimized contracts across multiple categories.

The role requires strong analytics, executive communication, and leadership to guide strategic initiatives and continuous improvement, including stakeholder mentoring and cross-functional