Sr Spend Manager

Posted 5 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
89K-156K Annually
Senior level
Analytics • Consulting
The Role
Leads complex client programs, strategic workplans, spend and contract performance optimization, and executive-level initiatives. Uses advanced data analysis and analytical storytelling to provide actionable recommendations, strengthen client relationships, and improve value realization. Advises clients, facilitates strategic discussions, mentors peers, and supports continuous improvement. Requires expertise in account or category management, healthcare supply chain, contract lifecycle management, executive communication, and organizational change.
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Summary:

In this role, you will lead complex client programs and execute strategic workplans that deliver measurable value. You will cultivate trusted relationships with client leaders, translate advanced analytics into actionable recommendations, optimize contract performance, and lead strategic initiatives that align Vizient solutions with client priorities. You will serve as a trusted advisor, influence executive-level decision-making, and support continuous improvement across the team. Please note: this is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in office.


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, driving collaboration, and influencing long-term partnership growth.
  • Leverage advanced data analysis and interpretation to translate analytics into strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact.
  • Employ analytical storytelling to communicate findings and insights that drive 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 new opportunities.
  • Provide strategic guidance and consultation across multiple functions, serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
  • Operate autonomously, mentor peers, and support standardization and continuous improvement efforts across the team.
  • Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex issues and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree preferred.
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain.
  • 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 to client sites as needed.

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
  • Ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights effectively to senior executives
  • Understanding of contract lifecycle management and performance optimization
  • 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 to client sites as needed

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
5,661 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

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.

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