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Summary:
In this role, you will support a large health system IDN in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will work closely with the Vizient Spend Executive and Category Management team to ensure alignment with client's strategic goals, enabling measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and supply chain optimization. This role will support execution of the client workplan, leveraging Vizient tools, resources, and analytics.
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, driving collaboration, and influencing long-term partnership growth.
• Leverages advanced data analysis and interpretation to synthesize analytics into strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact.
• Employs analytical storytelling to communicate findings and convey insights that drive informed decision-making.
• Oversees contract performance management across multiple categories, ensuring optimal utilization and value realization.
• Leads strategic initiatives and facilitates executive-level discussions to align goals and identify new opportunities.
• Provides strategic guidance and consultation to stakeholders across multiple functions, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Operates autonomously, mentors peers, and supports standardization and continuous improvement efforts within the team.
• Applies advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex issues, developing and implementing innovative solutions.
• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain required.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights effectively 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; experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and mentor 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
- At least 5 years of experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain
- Ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights effectively to senior executives
- Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management and performance optimization
- Exceptional leadership, facilitation, influencing skills, and executive-level presence
- Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to mentor 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.
