Strategic Spend & Contracts Leader

Vizient; United States; Remote; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient seeks a senior leader to drive complex client programs and strategic initiatives in the U.S. You will translate advanced analytics into actionable recommendations, optimize contract performance, and align Vizient solutions with client priorities to deliver measurable value.

You will cultivate trusted relationships with client executives, influence decision-making, and mentor peers while guiding continuous improvement across teams. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• Experience analyzing complex data and communicating insights to senior executives.
• Understanding of contract lifecycle management and performance optimization.
• Proven leadership, facilitation and influencing skills with executive presence.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of client workplans and manage complex programs independently.
• Cultivate strategic, trust-based relationships with client leaders by aligning Vizient solutions with priorities and driving collaboration.
• Leverage advanced data analysis to translate analytics into strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact.
• Communicate findings and insights through storytelling to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee contract performance across multiple categories to optimize utilization and value realization.
• Lead strategic initiatives and facilitate executive-level discussions to align goals and identify opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance across functions as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Operate autonomously, mentor peers and support continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Account management

Category management

Healthcare supply chain

Data analysis

Executive communication

Leadership

Change management

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Job description

Vizient seeks a senior leader to drive complex client programs and strategic initiatives in the U.S. You will translate advanced analytics into actionable recommendations, optimize contract performance, and align Vizient solutions with client priorities to deliver measurable value.

You will cultivate trusted relationships with client executives, influence decision-making, and mentor peers while guiding continuous improvement across teams. Travel may be required.