Senior Spend Manager

Senior Spend Manager page is loaded## Senior Spend Managerlocations: Houston, TX 77074time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 33385RWhen 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.**Summary**In this role, you will support Memorial Hermann 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 the account management team to ensure alignment with the client's strategic goals and to enable measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and supply chain optimization. This role will support the execution of the client's work plan, leveraging Vizient tools, resources, and analytics.**Responsibilities*** Lead execution of the client workplan and manage complex programs independently.* Cultivate strategic, trust-based relationships with client leaders by aligning Vizient solutions to their priorities, driving collaboration, and influencing long-term partnership growth.* Leverage advanced data analysis and interpretation to synthesize analytics into strategic recommendations that drive measurable impact.* Employ analytical storytelling to communicate findings and convey insights that drive informed decision-making.* Oversee contract performance management across multiple categories, ensuring optimal utilization and value realization.* Lead strategic initiatives and facilitate executive-level discussions to align goals and identify new opportunities.* Provide strategic guidance and consultation to stakeholders across multiple functions, serving as a trusted advisor.* Operate autonomously, mentor peers, and support standardization and continuous improvement efforts within the team.* Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex issues, developing and implementing innovative solutions.**Qualifications*** 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.* This is a fully on-site role based at Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX (3days/week).* 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:**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.Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.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.Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care:* Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living* Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration* **apt**itude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.* Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.**Click** **for Vizient Careers Home Page.**### #J-18808-Ljbffr