Sr. Spend Manager

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

• 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.

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5+ years of 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 as required.

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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.