Strategic Spend & Contracts Leader (Hybrid)

Vizient; Lawrenceville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in New Jersey is seeking a senior strategic advisor to lead complex client programs, translating advanced analytics into actionable recommendations and optimizing contract performance. You will cultivate executive relationships, influence decision-making, and guide continuous improvement across teams.

The role requires a strong background in account or category management within healthcare supply chain, with 5+ years of relevant experience, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Executive leadership, facilitation and influencing skills at the executive level.
• 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; Hybrid 3 days at client site.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of client workplans and manage complex programs independently.
• Cultivate strategic, trust-based relationships with client leaders and align Vizient solutions with priorities.
• Translate analytics into strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact.
• Communicate findings and insights through analytical storytelling for informed decisions.
• Oversee contract performance across categories to optimize utilization and value realization.
• Lead strategic initiatives and facilitate executive discussions to align goals and identify opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance across functions as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Operate autonomously, mentor peers and support standardization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic account management

Category management

Healthcare supply chain

Data analysis

Executive communication

Change management

Influencing

Mentoring teammates

Autonomy

Travel readiness

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Analytics platforms

Job description

Vizient in New Jersey is seeking a senior strategic advisor to lead complex client programs, translating advanced analytics into actionable recommendations and optimizing contract performance. You will cultivate executive relationships, influence decision-making, and guide continuous improvement across teams.

The role requires a strong background in account or category management within healthcare supply chain, with 5+ years of relevant experience, and a willingness to travel.