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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.
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 $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
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.
Skills Required
- Relevant degree
- 5 or more years of relevant experience
- Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain
- 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
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and mentoring team members
- Willingness to travel
Vizient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vizient and has not been reviewed or approved by Vizient.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off allowances are generous, with ample PTO and holidays available from day one. Separate paid volunteer days add additional protected time away.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexibility to work from anywhere for part of the year and hybrid options support work-life balance. Policies enabling remote periods complement the broader PTO structure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a competitive 401(k) company match alongside HSA contributions on eligible plans. These elements strengthen long-term financial security within the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest health care performance improvement company, serves more than 50% of the nation’s acute care providers, which includes 97% of the nation’s academic medical centers, and more than 20% of ambulatory care providers. Vizient provides expertise, analytics and advisory services, as well as a contract portfolio that represents more than $130 billion in annual purchasing volume. Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good.
