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. 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: 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 shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we’re building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus—The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration aptitude—The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. 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